Kataia - Marauna, Supaul

Kataia is a village situated in the Marauna subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marauna and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Kadmaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataia is 221261. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kataia

According to the 2011 Census, Kataia village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,482 males and 1,358 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.26%, with male literacy at 62.40% and female literacy at 26.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174.

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

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 Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nirmali to Kataia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Kataia is about 35 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 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:

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