Katwar - Daraundha, Siwan

Katwar is a village situated in the Daraundha subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daraundha and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Rukundipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katwar is 232645. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 841226 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Katwar

According to the 2011 Census, Katwar village had a total population of 1,836 people, including 970 males and 866 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 80.07% and female literacy at 64.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Katwar

Katwar 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 Katwar

Katwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Katwar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Katwar is about 26 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 Katwar

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

Health Facilities in Katwar

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

FAQs about Katwar