Katai - Katra, Muzaffarpur

Katai is a village situated in the Katra subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katra and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Katai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katai is 229139. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 843360 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Katai

According to the 2011 Census, Katai village had a total population of 5,162 people, including 2,693 males and 2,469 females, living in 1,024 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.84%, with male literacy at 52.19% and female literacy at 36.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Katai

Katai 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 Katai

Public transport in the Katai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Runnisaidpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Katai is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katai

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

Health Facilities in Katai

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

FAQs about Katai