Kataia - Benipatti, Madhubani

Kataia is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kataia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataia is 220307. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.18 hectares and falls under the 847223 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kataia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Benipatti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kataia

According to the 2011 Census, Kataia village had a total population of 7,915 people, including 4,201 males and 3,714 females, living in 1,399 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 72.51% and female literacy at 52.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataia

Kataia 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 Kataia

Public transport in the Kataia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muraitha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Kataia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kataia is about 22 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 Kataia

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

Health Facilities in Kataia

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

FAQs about Kataia