Katariya - Harraiya, Basti

Katariya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Katriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katariya is 180137. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.21 hectares and falls under the 272128 pincode.

Katariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaptanganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katariya

According to the 2011 Census, Katariya village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 531 males and 474 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.21%, with male literacy at 70.47% and female literacy at 55.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Katariya

Katariya 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 Katariya

Katariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Katariya is about 28 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 Katariya

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

Health Facilities in Katariya

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

FAQs about Katariya