Kataro - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Kataro is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Kataru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataro is 228258. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kataro

As per Census 2011, Kataro village has a total population of 4,316 people, consisting of 2,222 males and 2,094 females. The village has 762 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 719 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,360 literate and 1,956 illiterate residents. Additionally, 688 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataro

Kataro 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 Kataro

Kataro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Kataro is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataro

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

Health Facilities in Kataro

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

FAQs about Kataro