Kataya - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Kataya is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sonawal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataya is 176508. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.93 hectares and falls under the 272202 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kataya 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 Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kataya

According to the 2011 Census, Kataya village had a total population of 589 people, including 293 males and 296 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.81%, with male literacy at 69.87% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataya

Kataya 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 Kataya

Kataya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahirauli, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kataya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kataya is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataya

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

Health Facilities in Kataya

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

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