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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katsa

As per Census 2011, Katsa village has a total population of 5,161 people, consisting of 2,706 males and 2,455 females. The village has 709 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 958 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,578 literate and 2,583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1612,7062,455
Child Population (0–6 yrs)958494464
Scheduled Castes (SC)272130142
Literate Population2,5781,695883
Illiterate Population2,5831,0111,572

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarpurSouth-East1.00 km
Chak ManEast1.02 km
MadarpurNorth-West1.44 km
ParsaSouth-East1.78 km
Gochhi ChhapraNorth-West1.85 km
BasantpurEast1.86 km
ManpurNorth1.90 km
JafarpurSouth2.12 km
SandalpurNorth-East2.21 km
Jhaua PattiEast2.23 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Katsa

Where is Katsa located?

Katsa village is located in Amnour Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katsa?

Katsa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katsa?

The pincode of Katsa is 841311.

What is the population of Katsa?

Katsa has a total population of 5,161, including 2,706 males and 2,455 females.

How many households are there in Katsa?

There are 709 households in Katsa.

What is the literacy rate in Katsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katsa is 49.95%. Male literacy is 62.64% and female literacy is 35.97%.