Katamari - Kultali, South 24 Parganas

Katamari is a village situated in the Kultali subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Jamtalahat and around 79.5 km from Alipore. Deulbari Debipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katamari is 335038. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.5 hectares and falls under the 743338 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Katamari

According to the 2011 Census, Katamari village had a total population of 5,238 people, including 2,710 males and 2,528 females, living in 1,069 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.07%, with male literacy at 72.39% and female literacy at 49.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,032, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,251.

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

Nearby Villages of Katamari

Katamari 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Katamari

Katamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mathurapur Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Katamari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Katamari is about 79.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katamari

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

Health Facilities in Katamari

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

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