Katari - Rajgir, Nalanda

Katari is a village situated in the Rajgir subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgir and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Gorour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katari is 245061. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 803116 pincode. Rajgir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Katari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalanda Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katari

According to the 2011 Census, Katari village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 551 males and 516 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 58.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Katari

Katari 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 Katari

Katari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nekpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgir to Katari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Katari is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katari

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

Health Facilities in Katari

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

FAQs about Katari