Katabani - Egra - I, Purba Medinipur

Katabani is a village situated in the Egra - I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Jerthan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katabani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katabani is 346628. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.12 hectares and falls under the 721420 pincode. Egra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Katabani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katabani

As per Census 2011, Katabani village has a total population of 421 people, consisting of 221 males and 200 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katabani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population421221200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794336
Scheduled Castes (SC)835
Literate Population22213092
Illiterate Population19991108

Nearby Villages of Katabani

Katabani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KiaNorth-West1.60 km
JerthanSouth-East1.93 km
BenachakriNorth-East2.01 km
MadhabpurNorth2.06 km
AlangiriSouth-West2.07 km
SatkhandaSouth-East2.37 km
HamirjitaEast2.48 km
BataspurNorth-East2.74 km
KamardihaNorth-East2.84 km
Asda DakshinNorth-West2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katabani

Katabani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sujalpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Egra to Katabani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katabani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katabani village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Katabani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katabani village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Katabani

Where is Katabani located?

Katabani village is located in Egra - I Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katabani?

The Gram Panchayat of Katabani is Jerthan.

What is the pincode of Katabani?

The pincode of Katabani is 721420.

What is the population of Katabani?

Katabani has a total population of 421, including 221 males and 200 females.

How many households are there in Katabani?

There are 79 households in Katabani.

What is the literacy rate in Katabani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katabani is 52.73%. Male literacy is 58.82% and female literacy is 46.00%.