Katar village, Unchehara tehsil | Pincode 485661

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

PUSHPENDRA KOL

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LGD code: 463968
Pincode: 485661
Post office: Unchehara
Population: 589
Households: 117
Literacy rate: 50.4%
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 180
Distance to district centre: 250 km
Distance to mandal centre: 248 km
Distance to Bhopal: 207 km
Distance to Delhi: 417 km
Nearest railway station: Bijrotha · 22 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt. CHC Hospital, Basai · 27 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Katar compares

By population, Katar ranks #87 of 235 villages in Unchehara mandal.

Literacy rate

50.4%

−8.4% vs mandal average

Katar: 50.4%
Unchehara mandal: 58.8%
Satna district: 61.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,003

+68 vs mandal average

Katar: 1,003
Unchehara mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.2 vs mandal average

Katar: 5.0
Unchehara mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Katar at a glance

Katar is a village of 589 people in 117 households (Census 2011) in Unchehara tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, the 87th-largest of 235 villages in Unchehara tehsil. Literacy is 50%, 8 points below the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 1,003 women per 1,000 men. It lies 250 km from the Satna district centre, 50 km from Sirsod, the nearest town, 22 km from Bijrotha railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 485661, served by Unchehara post office; the LGD village code is 463968. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt. CHC Hospital, Basai, 27 km away. The sarpanch is PUSHPENDRA KOL, and the village votes in Nagod assembly constituency, represented by MLA Nagendra Singh. The population is estimated at 694 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Katar · this village	589	50%	—
Katar · Punasa	315	52%	0 km N
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Pota · Khaniyadhana	1,032	41%	2.7 km SW
Mamroni · Khaniyadhana	903	59%	3.7 km W
Chhirai · Khaniyadhana	1,094	52%	3.8 km W
Baharra · Khaniyadhana	753	47%	4.4 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Katar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: Yes
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: UNCHEHARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 2
Distance to district HQ (km): 24
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 52.195
Irrigated area (ha): 17.62
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Katar

LGD code: 463968
Pincode: 485661
Post office: Unchehara
Population (Census 2011): 589
Population (projected 2026): 694
Households: 117
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1003
Literacy rate: 50.4%
Coordinates: 24.97275°N, 78.20543°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Satna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nagod
Member of Parliament: Ganesh Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nagendra Singh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PUSHPENDRA KOL
Block / Mandal: Unchehara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Satna district level

Then & Now

Katar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

589

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

694

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

117

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

138

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 589Census 2011
Households: 117Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1003 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6942026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1382026 projection
Active job cards: 1,39,005MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 61,248MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 658NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 57.3%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Satna district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Satna district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Satna district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Katar

Mandal centre

Unchehara · ≈ 248 km

≈ 8 h 29 min by car · 10 h 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Satna · ≈ 250 km

≈ 8 h 34 min by car · 10 h 10 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,334 people

Sirsod · ≈ 50 km

≈ 1 h 43 min by car · 2 h 3 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal207 kmcapital
Delhi417 km
Hyderabad844 km
Mumbai855 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBijrotha22 km
Hospital / PHCGovt. CHC Hospital, Basai27 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank ATM37 km
Petrol pumpAbhilasha Filling Station37 km
CollegeBhagwan Aadinath College of Education32 km
Police stationmahila police thana37 km

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September 2026

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures

Reported by ANI News.

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar English18h ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
The News Mill2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures
ANI News2 days ago
Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited
India Today2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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Quick answers

People often ask about Katar

What is the pincode of Katar?

The pincode of Katar, Unchehara tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh is 485661. The post office is Unchehara.

Which post office delivers to Katar?

Mail for Katar is delivered through Unchehara post office, pincode 485661, in Unchehara tehsil, Satna district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Katar located?

Katar is a village in Unchehara tehsil of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Katar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Katar village has a population of 589 across 117 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Katar?

The current sarpanch of Katar gram panchayat is PUSHPENDRA KOL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katar in?

Katar falls under the Satna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katar in?

Katar falls under the Nagod assembly constituency (AC #64) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Katar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Katar village is 50.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Katar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Katar village is 1003 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Katar, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Katar from Satna district centre?

Katar is approximately 250 km (straight-line) from the centre of Satna district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Katar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Katar village is 463968.

Which is the nearest town to Katar?

Sirsod (population 11,334, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 50 km from Katar in a straight line.

How big is Katar compared to other villages in Unchehara tehsil?

Katar ranks 87 of 235 villages in Unchehara tehsil by Census 2011 population (589 residents).

How far is Katar from Bhopal?

Katar is about 207 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 269 km.

How far is Katar from Delhi?

Katar is about 417 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 542 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Katar?

Bijrotha is the nearest railway station to Katar, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Katar?

Govt. CHC Hospital, Basai is the nearest hospital or health centre to Katar, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Katar?

Axis Bank ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Katar, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Katar?

Abhilasha Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Katar, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Katar?

Katar falls under Nagod assembly constituency (AC 64). The sitting MLA is Nagendra Singh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Katar?

Katar is in Satna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ganesh Singh (Ganesh Singh).

What is the population of Katar in 2026?

Katar is estimated at 694 people in 2026, up about 18% from 589 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Katar in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Katar in Satna district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Katar?

PUSHPENDRA KOL is the sarpanch of Katar gram panchayat, Unchehara tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Unchehara tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)