Kateya - Lahladpur, Saran

Kateya is a village situated in the Lahladpur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahladpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kateya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kateya is 233248. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 841224 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kateya

As per Census 2011, Kateya village has a total population of 4,257 people, consisting of 1,842 males and 2,415 females. The village has 678 households and a sex ratio of 1,311 females per 1,000 males. There are 780 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,199 literate and 2,058 illiterate residents. Additionally, 519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kateya

Kateya 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 Kateya

Kateya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kateya is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kateya is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kateya

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

Health Facilities in Kateya

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

FAQs about Kateya