Kataha - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Kataha is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Dholbajwa Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataha is 216087. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.6 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kataha

According to the 2011 Census, Kataha village had a total population of 2,613 people, including 1,344 males and 1,269 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.79%, with male literacy at 50.99% and female literacy at 25.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,246.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataha

Kataha 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 Kataha

Kataha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Kataha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kataha is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataha

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

Health Facilities in Kataha

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

FAQs about Kataha