Katarmala - Dandari, Begusarai

Katarmala is a village situated in the Dandari subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dandari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Katarmala North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarmala is 238252. The village covers a total geographical area of 1081 hectares and falls under the 851211 pincode. Begusari is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Katarmala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katarmala

As per Census 2011, Katarmala village has a total population of 13,561 people, consisting of 7,141 males and 6,420 females. The village has 2,736 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,930 literate and 6,631 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katarmala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katarmala

Katarmala is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Katarmala

Katarmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Imli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begusari to Katarmala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Katarmala is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarmala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katarmala village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Katarmala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katarmala village are given below:

FAQs about Katarmala