Kauaha - Basopatti, Madhubani

Kauaha is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Birpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kauaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kauaha is 219908. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.8 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kauaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kauaha village had a total population of 3,371 people, including 1,801 males and 1,570 females, living in 626 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.37%, with male literacy at 69.65% and female literacy at 43.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 930.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3711,8011,570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)554295259
Scheduled Castes (SC)930469461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,6161,049567
Illiterate Population1,7557521,003

Nearby Villages of Kauaha

Kauaha 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)
JasoWest1.36 km
BirpurEast1.82 km
KundalmariaNorth-West2.14 km
KhataiaNorth-East2.75 km
RampurNorth2.80 km
BasopattiSouth-West2.97 km
MothaurNorth3.19 km
KalnaWest3.33 km
SuhpurNorth-West3.59 km
HathapurSouth3.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kauaha

Kauaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Kauaha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kauaha is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kauaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kauaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kauaha

Where is Kauaha located?

Kauaha village is located in Basopatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kauaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kauaha is Birpur.

What is the pincode of Kauaha?

The pincode of Kauaha is 847225.

What is the population of Kauaha?

Kauaha had a total population of 3,371, including 1,801 males and 1,570 females.

How many households are there in Kauaha?

Kauaha had 626 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kauaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kauaha was 57.37%. Male literacy was 69.65% and female literacy was 43.25%.