Katkadebi Chak - Khejuri - II, Purba Medinipur

Katkadebi Chak is a village situated in the Khejuri - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Janka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkadebi Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkadebi Chak is 345991. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.09 hectares and falls under the 721431 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katkadebi Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Katkadebi Chak village had a total population of 1,647 people, including 856 males and 791 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 91.36% and female literacy at 79.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,390.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,647856791
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879295
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,390718672
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,248698550
Illiterate Population399158241

Nearby Villages of Katkadebi Chak

Katkadebi Chak is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Katkadebi Chak

Katkadebi Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Contai to Katkadebi Chak is about 20 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 Katkadebi Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Katkadebi Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Katkadebi Chak

Where is Katkadebi Chak located?

Katkadebi Chak village is located in Khejuri - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katkadebi Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Katkadebi Chak is Janka.

What is the pincode of Katkadebi Chak?

The pincode of Katkadebi Chak is 721431.

What is the population of Katkadebi Chak?

Katkadebi Chak had a total population of 1,647, including 856 males and 791 females.

How many households are there in Katkadebi Chak?

Katkadebi Chak had 277 households.

What is the literacy rate in Katkadebi Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katkadebi Chak was 85.48%. Male literacy was 91.36% and female literacy was 79.02%.