Khataia - Basopatti, Madhubani

Khataia is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kataia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khataia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khataia is 219905. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.7 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Khataia

According to the 2011 Census, Khataia village had a total population of 5,941 people, including 3,087 males and 2,854 females, living in 1,145 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.72%, with male literacy at 68.58% and female literacy at 41.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 987, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khataia

Khataia 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 Khataia

Public transport in the Khataia 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 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Khataia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Khataia is about 40 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 Khataia

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

Health Facilities in Khataia

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

FAQs about Khataia