Katosi - Bithan, Samastipur

Katosi is a village situated in the Bithan subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bithan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sihma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katosi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katosi is 237346. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.1 hectares and falls under the 848207 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Katosi

According to the 2011 Census, Katosi village had a total population of 2,625 people, including 1,283 males and 1,342 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.49%, with male literacy at 69.09% and female literacy at 42.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Katosi

Katosi 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 Katosi

Katosi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shasan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Katosi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Katosi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katosi

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

Health Facilities in Katosi

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

FAQs about Katosi