Kaithi - Kharagpur, Munger

Kaithi is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Barui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithi is 243016. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kaithi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaithi

As per Census 2011, Kaithi village has a total population of 1,312 people, consisting of 663 males and 649 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 790 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,312663649
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270132138
Literate Population522324198
Illiterate Population790339451

Nearby Villages of Kaithi

Kaithi 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)
Ghana ChakNorth-East0.64 km
Maha KalaEast0.82 km
DeorajSouth1.21 km
KardihaSouth-East1.66 km
BaruiEast1.77 km
RatmiNorth1.82 km
SataharaEast2.59 km
LoharaSouth-West2.69 km
Nirbhai ChakNorth-East2.75 km
KhairaSouth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaithi

Kaithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Kaithi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Kaithi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kaithi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kaithi

Where is Kaithi located?

Kaithi village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaithi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaithi is Barui.

What is the pincode of Kaithi?

The pincode of Kaithi is 811213.

What is the population of Kaithi?

Kaithi has a total population of 1,312, including 663 males and 649 females.

How many households are there in Kaithi?

There are 243 households in Kaithi.

What is the literacy rate in Kaithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaithi is 39.79%. Male literacy is 48.87% and female literacy is 30.51%.