Katia, Jhalda - II
Katia is a village located in the Jhalda - II Subdivision of Purulia district of West Bengal. The village falls in Jhalda-II block and comes under Hirapuradardih Gram Panchayat.
As on May 2024, the current population of Katia is 1.4 thousands out of which 667 are males and rest 686 are females. The sex ratio of this village is 1028 females per 1000 males. There are around 211 teenagers in Katia. It has literacy rate of 45% which means around 609 persons can read and write. Total 349 people belonging to scheduled caste and 3 scheduled tribe people live in the village. There are around 275 households in Katia, which means every family has 5 members on average. The village has working population of 674. The pincode of Katia is 723202 and there are many postoffices around the village which can used to send speed post, registered parcel etc.
- Jhalda Sub Post office
- Khamar Branch Post office
- Mahatomara Branch Post office
- Mosina Branch Post office
- Murguma Branch Post office
Schools
Katia has many good schools for education and follwing are popular schools among students.
- Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith (High School)
- Begunkodar High School (High School)
- Jhalda Girls High School (High School)
- Chatambari High School
- Kutidih High School.
Hospitals
Katia has many good hospitals for treatment and follwing are popular among people.
- Sarambo Sub-Center
- Bagbindha Sub-Center
- Jhalda Block Primary Health Center
- Khamar Sub-Center
- Hussaindih Sub-Center
Banks
Katia has many good banks for financial services and follwing are popular among people.