Katsa - Amnour, Saran

Katsa is a village situated in the Amnour subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amnour and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Katsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katsa is 233883. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 841311 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Katsa

According to the 2011 Census, Katsa village had a total population of 5,161 people, including 2,706 males and 2,455 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.34%, with male literacy at 76.63% and female literacy at 44.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Katsa

Katsa 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 Katsa

Katsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tejpurwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Katsa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Katsa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katsa

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

Health Facilities in Katsa

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

FAQs about Katsa