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Katra Village

Katra is an inhabited village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 488874, the Census 2011 record lists 930 people in 229 households and the reported area is 644 hectares. The local references include Dhimarkheda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katni at about 72 km.

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Quick answer: Katra is a village in Dhimarkheda Sub-district, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 488874 and 930 people in 229 households.
Village Code488874
Population930
Households229
Area644 hectares
Nearest TownKatni

Key Village Facts

Village
Katra
Census Village Code
488874
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Katni
District Census Code
450
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhimarkheda
Sub-district Census Code
03626
CD Block
Dhimarkheda
Households
229
Population
930
Male Population
467
Female Population
463
Sex Ratio
991.43
Area
644 hectares
Area
6.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Katni
Nearest Town Distance
72 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 930 people, 644 hectares of reported area and Katni as the nearest town reference for Katra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKatni
Sub-districtDhimarkheda
CD BlockDhimarkheda
  • Katra falls under Dhimarkheda Sub-district in Katni district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 488874.
  • The record lists 930 people living in 229 households.
  • The reported village area is 644 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katni.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density144.41 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share11.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share71.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katra in the official administrative record. Census village code 488874 and Dhimarkheda CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
450
Sub-district Census Code
03626
Village Census Code
488874
CD Block Code
0208
CD Block Name
Dhimarkheda

Location and Distance

Katni is the nearest town listed for Katra, about 72 km away. Katni is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhimarkheda
District Headquarter
Katni
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katni
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
644 hectares
Area
6.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 930 people in 229 households, with 467 male residents and 463 female residents. The average household size is 4.06, and SC share is 11.08% and ST share is 71.4% for Katra. Population density works out to about 144.41 people per sq km.

Total Households
229
Total Population
930
Male Population
467
Female Population
463
Sex Ratio
991.43
Average Household Size
4.06
SC Population
103
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
52
SC Population Share
11.08
ST Population
664
ST Male Population
330
ST Female Population
334
ST Population Share
71.4
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Katra.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
128 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katra include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katra is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katra show that net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 23 hectares (12.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
32.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
70 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
180.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
157 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
12 hectares

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katra village located?

Katra is in Dhimarkheda Sub-district of Katni district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Katra village in?

Katra village is in Katni district.

Which state is Katra village in?

Katra village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Katra under?

Katra comes under Dhimarkheda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katra?

The Census village code of Katra is 488874.

What is the population of Katra village?

The village record lists 930 people and 229 households for Katra.

How many households are in Katra village?

The village record lists 229 households for Katra.

What is the male and female population of Katra?

The record lists 467 male residents and 463 female residents for Katra.

What is the sex ratio of Katra village?

The sex ratio of Katra is 991.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katra village?

The reported geographical area of Katra is 644 hectares.

What is the population density of Katra village?

The approximate population density of Katra is 144.41 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katra?

The nearest town listed for Katra is Katni, about 72 km away.

How far is Katra from the district headquarters?

Katra is about 72 km from Katni, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Katra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Katra?

For Katra, net sown area is 180 hectares and irrigated land is 23 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Katra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Katra.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Katra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.