Indian Village Directory

Katla Village

Katla is an inhabited village in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 310805, the Census 2011 record lists 2,474 people in 596 households and the reported area is 429.5 hectares. The local references include Kumarganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balurghat at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Katla is a village in Kumarganj Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 310805 and 2,474 people in 596 households.
Village Code310805
Population2,474
Households596
Area429.5 hectares
Nearest TownBalurghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Katla
Census Village Code
310805
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumarganj
Sub-district Census Code
02202
CD Block
Kumarganj
Households
596
Population
2,474
Male Population
1,281
Female Population
1,193
Sex Ratio
931.3
Area
429.5 hectares
Area
4.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733141
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katla at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,474 people, 429.5 hectares of reported area and Balurghat as the nearest town reference for Katla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKumarganj
  • Katla falls under Kumarganj Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 310805.
  • The record lists 2,474 people living in 596 households.
  • The reported village area is 429.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balurghat.
  • 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
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 Density576.02 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.49%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share34.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katla in the official administrative record. Census village code 310805 and Kumarganj CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02202
Village Census Code
310805
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Kumarganj

Location and Distance

Balurghat is the nearest town listed for Katla, about 10 km away. Balurghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 27.7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumarganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4.4 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Distance from District Headquarter
27.7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Balurghat
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
429.5 hectares
Area
4.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,474 people in 596 households, with 1,281 male residents and 1,193 female residents. The average household size is 4.15, and SC share is 16.49% and ST share is 1.54% for Katla. Population density works out to about 576.02 people per sq km.

Total Households
596
Total Population
2,474
Male Population
1,281
Female Population
1,193
Sex Ratio
931.3
Average Household Size
4.15
SC Population
408
SC Male Population
205
SC Female Population
203
SC Population Share
16.49
ST Population
38
ST Male Population
20
ST Female Population
18
ST Population Share
1.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katla 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 Katla include hand pump 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
221 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katla include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katla is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rice and Muri, net sown area is 198.2 hectares and irrigated land is 68.5 hectares (34.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Muri
Forest Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
198.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
129.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
68.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
30 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
29.3 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katla

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 733141 Dakshin Dinajpur Kumarganj Kumarganj Kumarganj Dangarhat Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733141

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 Katla village located?

Katla is in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Katla village in?

Katla village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Katla village in?

Katla village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Katla under?

Katla comes under Kumarganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katla?

The Census village code of Katla is 310805.

What is the population of Katla village?

The village record lists 2,474 people and 596 households for Katla.

How many households are in Katla village?

The village record lists 596 households for Katla.

What is the male and female population of Katla?

The record lists 1,281 male residents and 1,193 female residents for Katla.

What is the sex ratio of Katla village?

The sex ratio of Katla is 931.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katla village?

The reported geographical area of Katla is 429.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Katla village?

The approximate population density of Katla is 576.02 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katla?

The nearest town listed for Katla is Balurghat, about 10 km away.

How far is Katla from the district headquarters?

Katla is about 27.7 km from Balurghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katla from the sub-district headquarters?

Katla is about 4.4 km from Kumarganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katla?

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

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

For Katla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Rice and Muri, net sown area is 198.2 hectares and irrigated land is 68.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katla. These records include 1 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 Katla.

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.