Katahia - Majhaulia, Pashchim Champaran
Katahia is a village situated in the Majhaulia subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhaulia and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Lalsaraia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katahia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahia is 217343. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 845454 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Katahia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bettiah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katahia
As per Census 2011, Katahia village has a total population of 5,833 people, consisting of 3,032 males and 2,801 females. The village has 966 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,514 literate and 3,319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 848 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katahia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,833 | 3,032 | 2,801 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,144 | 590 | 554 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 848 | 454 | 394 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 2,514 | 1,536 | 978 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,319 | 1,496 | 1,823 |
Nearby Villages of Katahia
Katahia 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rulhi Nizamat | South-East | 1.72 km |
| Lal Saraia | North-West | 2.41 km |
| Rajabhar | South-West | 2.75 km |
| Parsurampur | South-East | 2.85 km |
| Majharia Shekh | West | 3.14 km |
| Senduria | North-East | 3.76 km |
| Madhopur | North-East | 3.86 km |
| Dumdumwa | South | 3.97 km |
| Siripur | East | 4.55 km |
| Bakharia | North | 4.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katahia
Katahia 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 Parsa Nagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Katahia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katahia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katahia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Katahia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katahia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katahia
Where is Katahia located?
Katahia village is located in Majhaulia Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katahia?
The Gram Panchayat of Katahia is Lalsaraia.
What is the pincode of Katahia?
The pincode of Katahia is 845454.
What is the population of Katahia?
Katahia has a total population of 5,833, including 3,032 males and 2,801 females.
How many households are there in Katahia?
There are 966 households in Katahia.
What is the literacy rate in Katahia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katahia is 43.10%. Male literacy is 50.66% and female literacy is 34.92%.