Katkuina - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Katkuina is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Semara Kathkuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkuina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkuina is 216112. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.9 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katkuina

As per Census 2011, Katkuina village has a total population of 1,701 people, consisting of 885 males and 816 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 958 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katkuina are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katkuina

Katkuina 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 Katkuina

Katkuina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Katkuina is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Katkuina is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkuina

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

Health Facilities in Katkuina

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

FAQs about Katkuina