Kathi - Chhatapur, Supaul

Kathi is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Mohamad Ganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathi is 221095. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 852137 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kathi village had a total population of 3,795 people, including 1,948 males and 1,847 females, living in 693 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 75.20% and female literacy at 56.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 886, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathi

Kathi 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 Kathi

Kathi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Kathi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Kathi 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 Kathi

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

Health Facilities in Kathi

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

FAQs about Kathi