Katgaon - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Katgaon is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Lakhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katgaon is 308902. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.59 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Katgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Katgaon village had a total population of 2,611 people, including 1,355 males and 1,256 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.64%, with male literacy at 59.24% and female literacy at 43.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Katgaon

Katgaon 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 Katgaon

Katgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Katgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Katgaon is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katgaon

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

Health Facilities in Katgaon

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

FAQs about Katgaon