Katsikri - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Katsikri is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Mathia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katsikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katsikri is 216286. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.9 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katsikri

According to the 2011 Census, Katsikri village had a total population of 789 people, including 406 males and 383 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.59%, with male literacy at 71.13% and female literacy at 45.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Katsikri

Katsikri 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 Katsikri

Public transport in the Katsikri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Katsikri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Katsikri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katsikri

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

Health Facilities in Katsikri

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

FAQs about Katsikri