Kathraw - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran

Kathraw is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jamunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathraw village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathraw is 216442. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kathraw

According to the 2011 Census, Kathraw village had a total population of 1,614 people, including 806 males and 808 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.42%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 50.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,132.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathraw

Kathraw 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 Kathraw

Kathraw is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gawnaha, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Kathraw is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kathraw is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathraw

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

Health Facilities in Kathraw

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

FAQs about Kathraw