Katai Village Overview
Katai is a village in Debra tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Balichak is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Katai village. As per available records (2009), Jalimanda is the Gram Panchayat for Katai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Katai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katai is 342414. The village covers a geographical area of 71 hectares and has a pincode of 721301. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Katai
Population & Demographics of Katai
This section provides population and demographic details of Katai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 526 | 280 | 246 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 23 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 288 | 150 | 138 |
| Literate Population | 336 | 222 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 190 | 58 | 132 |
Key population details of Katai village are given below:
- Katai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 526, including approximately 280 males and 246 females, with a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 288 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Katai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.88%.
- There are around 120 households in Katai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Katai
Transport facilities help residents of Katai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Katai
The following villages are located close to Katai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katai
- Where is Katai located?
- Katai village is located in Debra Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Katai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Katai is Jalimanda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Katai?
- The pincode of Katai is 721301.
- What is the population of Katai?
- Katai has a total population of 526, including 280 males and 246 females.
- How many households are there in Katai?
- There are 120 households in Katai.
- What is the literacy rate in Katai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katai is 63.88%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 46.34%.