Katalpura - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Katalpura is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Katalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katalpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katalpura is 231180. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Katalpura

According to the 2011 Census, Katalpura village had a total population of 9,161 people, including 4,579 males and 4,582 females, living in 1,528 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 60.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 888, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Katalpura

Katalpura 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 Katalpura

Katalpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Katalpura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Katalpura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katalpura

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

Health Facilities in Katalpura

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

FAQs about Katalpura