Katara is located in Huzur tehsil of Bhopal district, in the southern part of Bhopal. The locality is also known as Katara Hills. Census information identifies Katara as a village in Bhopal district, while contemporary mapping commonly uses “Katara Hills” for the broader developed area.
Katara Hills forms part of Bhopal’s southern hill landscape. The area has experienced substantial residential development while retaining pockets of natural vegetation and open terrain.
A particularly relevant attraction here is Katara Hill Botanical Garden, which is separately listed as a tourist attraction and currently has daily hours of approximately 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.