Kathaia - Baruraj (Motipur), Muzaffarpur

Kathaia is a village situated in the Baruraj (Motipur) subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruraj (motipur) and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathaia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathaia is 228201. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 843124 pincode. Motipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kathaia

According to the 2011 Census, Kathaia village had a total population of 3,797 people, including 1,970 males and 1,827 females, living in 800 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.13%, with male literacy at 75.75% and female literacy at 49.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathaia

Kathaia 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 Kathaia

Public transport in the Kathaia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motipur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Motipur to Kathaia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Kathaia 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 Kathaia

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

Health Facilities in Kathaia

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

FAQs about Kathaia