Katahri - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Katahri is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Semari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katahri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahri is 216712. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.9 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katahri

According to the 2011 Census, Katahri village had a total population of 3,408 people, including 1,793 males and 1,615 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.04%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 55.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 375, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Katahri

Katahri 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 Katahri

Katahri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Katahri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Katahri is about 26 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 Katahri

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

Health Facilities in Katahri

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

FAQs about Katahri