Katokhar - Manjhi, Saran

Katokhar is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Cheful serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katokhar is 233364. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 841209 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Katokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katokhar

As per Census 2011, Katokhar village has a total population of 2,618 people, consisting of 1,369 males and 1,249 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 486 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 1,124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katokhar

Katokhar 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 Katokhar

Katokhar 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 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Katokhar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Katokhar is about 32 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 Katokhar

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

Health Facilities in Katokhar

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

FAQs about Katokhar