Kathwalia - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Kathwalia is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathwalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathwalia is 230744. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 841438 pincode. Gopal Ganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kathwalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kathwalia

As per Census 2011, Kathwalia village has a total population of 1,084 people, consisting of 520 males and 564 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathwalia

Kathwalia 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 Kathwalia

Kathwalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salar Khurd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopal Ganj to Kathwalia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kathwalia is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathwalia

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

Health Facilities in Kathwalia

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

FAQs about Kathwalia