Kataia - Basantpur, Supaul

Kataia is a village situated in the Basantpur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basantpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dinbandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataia is 220978. The village covers a total geographical area of 1081 hectares and falls under the 854340 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kataia

As per Census 2011, Kataia village has a total population of 6,971 people, consisting of 3,622 males and 3,349 females. The village has 1,246 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,706 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,252 literate and 4,719 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,521 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataia

Kataia 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 Kataia

Kataia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Kataia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Kataia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataia

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

Health Facilities in Kataia

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

FAQs about Kataia