Katia

Block / Subdivision Jhalda Ii
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Katia

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Katia village is 331482. Katia village is located in Jhalda Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 34.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Hirapuradardih is the gram panchayat of Katia village.

The total geographical area of village is 124.37 hectares. Katia has a total population of 1,239 peoples, out of which male population is 611 while female population is 628. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1027 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of katia village is 45.04% out of which 59.41% males and 31.05% females are literate. There are about 252 houses in katia village. Pincode of katia village locality is 723202.

Jhalda is nearest town to katia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Katia

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,239 611 628
Children (0-6) 211 106 105
Scheduled Castes (SC) 320 150 170
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 1 2
Literate Population 558 363 195
Illiterate Population 681 248 433

Connectivity of Katia

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 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Katia

Frequently Asked Questions about Katia

Where is Katia located?

Katia village is situated in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katia?

The Gram Panchayat of Katia is Hirapuradardih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Katia?

The pincode of Katia is 723202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Katia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katia is 1,239, with 611 males and 628 females.

How many households are there in Katia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Katia village has a total of 252 households.

What is the literacy rate in Katia as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katia is 45.04%. The male literacy rate is 59.41%, while the female literacy rate is 31.05%.