Motiharpur - Barsoi, Katihar

Motiharpur is a village situated in the Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barsoi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Katihar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motiharpur is 224880. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Motiharpur is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Motiharpur

As per Census 2011, Motiharpur village has a total population of 343 people, consisting of 173 males and 170 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 73 literate and 270 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population343173170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783741
Literate Population734033
Illiterate Population270133137

Nearby Villages of Motiharpur

Motiharpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaukhariaNorth-East1.33 km
BeltarSouth-East1.39 km
MolnaparaNorth1.59 km
SultanpurWest1.61 km
Bhag BarsoiNorth-West1.65 km
JalkhundarSouth1.88 km
SatarpurEast2.14 km
ShiwanandpurSouth-West2.52 km
JitwarpurWest2.68 km
Bans KotaEast2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Motiharpur

The nearest railway station is Barsoi Jn, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Motiharpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Motiharpur

Where is Motiharpur located?

Motiharpur village is located in Barsoi Subdivision, Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the pincode of Motiharpur?

The pincode of Motiharpur is 855102.

What is the population of Motiharpur?

Motiharpur has a total population of 343, including 173 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Motiharpur?

There are 84 households in Motiharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Motiharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Motiharpur is 21.28%. Male literacy is 23.12% and female literacy is 19.41%.