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★ District of Madhya Pradesh ★

Katni

कटनी
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Area · — km²
Population · 12,92,042
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Katni — district of Madhya Pradesh

Katni is a district in Madhya Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Katni

Katni is known for its marble and limestone deposits, and the Pandav Falls waterfall.

District HQ
Katni

Must-visit places in Katni

waterfall

Pandav Falls

A scenic waterfall formed by the Katni River, a major natural attraction in the district.

  • temple
    Vikram Mahakal Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple located in the Katni region, important for local pilgrims.

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Then & Now

Katni district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,28,499
Census 2011 baseline
+21.6%
Population · 2026
12,50,652
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,33,122
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Households · 2026
2,72,821
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 975 villages

Katni district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,25,188Census 2011
Female population
5,03,311Census 2011
Sex ratio
958 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,33,122Census 2011
SC population
1,21,924Census 2011
ST population
2,96,037Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,50,652+21.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,72,821RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,55,317Census 2011
Cultivators
81,687Census 2011
Agri labourers
82,452Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,15,287 / 49,89,23674% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Katni district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
39 of 975 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Hospital· 25
  • Railway· 23
  • Temple· 10
  • PHC· 1
  • Fuel· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Katni district.

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All 9 mandals of Katni

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975 villages · 407 GPs
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Top villages in Katni

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Katni

How many mandals and villages are in Katni district?

Katni district has 9 mandals and 975 revenue villages across 407 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Katni district?

The district headquarters of Katni is —.

What is the pincode of Katni district?

Katni district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Katni may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Katni fall under?

Katni district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Katni district?

Katni district had a population of 12,92,042 per the 2011 Census, across 975 villages.

When was Katni district formed?

Katni district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Katni district?

Major rivers in Katni district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Katni

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