Katura

Katura is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.6km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 5.3km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Ichhapur Nilganj is the gram panchayat of Katura village.

Here you can discover what makes Katura unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Katura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katura is 323168. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 700128. Barasat is nearest town to Katura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katura

Population of Katura

According to the 2011 Census, Katura has a total population of about 1,118, with approximately 580 males and 538 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.91%, with male literacy at about 69.48% and female literacy near 64.13%. There are around 237 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katura. As per the 2011 stats, Katura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katura

Knowing the nearby villages of Katura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katura