Indian Village Directory

Katora Village

Katora is an inhabited village in Patrasayer Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 327618, the Census 2011 record lists 1,457 people in 297 households and the reported area is 271.88 hectares. The local references include Patrasayer CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patrasayer at about 11 km.

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Quick answer: Katora is a village in Patrasayer Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 327618 and 1,457 people in 297 households.
Village Code327618
Population1,457
Households297
Area271.88 hectares
Nearest TownPatrasayer

Key Village Facts

Village
Katora
Census Village Code
327618
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Patrasayer
Sub-district Census Code
02365
CD Block
Patrasayer
Households
297
Population
1,457
Male Population
771
Female Population
686
Sex Ratio
889.75
Area
271.88 hectares
Area
2.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Patrasayer
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722206
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,457 people, 271.88 hectares of reported area and Patrasayer as the nearest town reference for Katora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBankura
CD BlockPatrasayer
  • Katora falls under Patrasayer Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 327618.
  • The record lists 1,457 people living in 297 households.
  • The reported village area is 271.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Patrasayer.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density535.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.91 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share58.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katora in the official administrative record. Census village code 327618 and Patrasayer CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02365
Village Census Code
327618
CD Block Code
0212
CD Block Name
Patrasayer

Location and Distance

Patrasayer is the nearest town listed for Katora, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Patrasayer
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16.2 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Patrasayer
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Patrasayer
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
271.88 hectares
Area
2.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,457 people in 297 households, with 771 male residents and 686 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 58.61% and ST share is 0% for Katora. Population density works out to about 535.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
297
Total Population
1,457
Male Population
771
Female Population
686
Sex Ratio
889.75
Average Household Size
4.91
SC Population
854
SC Male Population
445
SC Female Population
409
SC Population Share
58.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katora list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katora include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
105 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katora include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katora include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katora is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Wheat, net sown area is 232 hectares and irrigated land is 211 hectares (90.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
39.88
Net Area Sown In Hectares
232.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
211.0
Canals Area In Hectares
106 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katora

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 33%
Bank of India 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Patrasair Dist Bankura, PIN 722206 Bdo, Patrasayer, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206
Bank of India ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Balsi Dakshin Para Dist Bankura VILL Balsi Po Balsi Ps Patrasayar, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206
Uco Bank ATM 722206 Bankura Patrasayer Patrasair West Bengal Patrasair, Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722206

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katora village located?

Katora is in Patrasayer Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Katora village in?

Katora village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Katora village in?

Katora village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Katora under?

Katora comes under Patrasayer Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katora?

The Census village code of Katora is 327618.

What is the population of Katora village?

The village record lists 1,457 people and 297 households for Katora.

How many households are in Katora village?

The village record lists 297 households for Katora.

What is the male and female population of Katora?

The record lists 771 male residents and 686 female residents for Katora.

What is the sex ratio of Katora village?

The sex ratio of Katora is 889.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katora village?

The reported geographical area of Katora is 271.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Katora village?

The approximate population density of Katora is 535.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katora?

The nearest town listed for Katora is Patrasayer, about 11 km away.

How far is Katora from the sub-district headquarters?

Katora is about 16.2 km from Patrasayer, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katora?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Katora.

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

For Katora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Wheat, net sown area is 232 hectares and irrigated land is 211 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Katora?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katora. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Katora.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.