Where is Katahia village located?
Katahia is in Majhaulia Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Katahia Village
Katahia is an inhabited village in Majhaulia Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217343, the Census 2011 record lists 5,833 people in 966 households and the reported area is 410 hectares. The local references include Lal Saraiya Gram Panchayat, Majhaulia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bettiah at about 20 km.
Village Code217343
Population5,833
Households966
Area410 hectares
Nearest TownBettiah
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Katahia
- Census Village Code
- 217343
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Majhaulia
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01027
- CD Block
- Majhaulia
- Gram Panchayat
- Lal Saraiya
- Households
- 966
- Population
- 5,833
- Male Population
- 3,032
- Female Population
- 2,801
- Sex Ratio
- 923.81
- Area
- 410 hectares
- Area
- 4.1 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Katahia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,833 people, 410 hectares of reported area and Bettiah as the nearest town reference for Katahia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Katahia falls under Majhaulia Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 217343.
- The record lists 5,833 people living in 966 households.
- The reported village area is 410 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bettiah.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,422.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.54%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.02%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Katahia in the official administrative record. Census village code 217343, Lal Saraiya Gram Panchayat and Majhaulia CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01027
- Village Census Code
- 217343
- CD Block Code
- 0015
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0018
- CD Block Name
- Majhaulia
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lal Saraiya
Location and Distance
Bettiah is the nearest town listed for Katahia, about 20 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Majhaulia
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bettiah
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Bettiah
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 410 hectares
- Area
- 4.1 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,833 people in 966 households, with 3,032 male residents and 2,801 female residents. The average household size is 6.04, and SC share is 14.54% and ST share is 0.02% for Katahia. Population density works out to about 1,422.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 966
- Total Population
- 5,833
- Male Population
- 3,032
- Female Population
- 2,801
- Sex Ratio
- 923.81
- Average Household Size
- 6.04
- SC Population
- 848
- SC Male Population
- 454
- SC Female Population
- 394
- SC Population Share
- 14.54
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Katahia list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katahia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 100 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Katahia include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Katahia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Katahia is reported as 7 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Katahia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 218 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (68.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 50.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 57 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 218.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 68 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 150.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Katahia village in?
Katahia village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Katahia village in?
Katahia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Katahia under?
Katahia comes under Majhaulia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Katahia?
The Census village code of Katahia is 217343.
Which Gram Panchayat is Katahia under?
Katahia is listed under LAL SARAIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Majhaulia.
What is the population of Katahia village?
The village record lists 5,833 people and 966 households for Katahia.
How many households are in Katahia village?
The village record lists 966 households for Katahia.
What is the male and female population of Katahia?
The record lists 3,032 male residents and 2,801 female residents for Katahia.
What is the sex ratio of Katahia village?
The sex ratio of Katahia is 923.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Katahia village?
The reported geographical area of Katahia is 410 hectares.
What is the population density of Katahia village?
The approximate population density of Katahia is 1,422.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Katahia?
The nearest town listed for Katahia is Bettiah, about 20 km away.
How far is Katahia from the district headquarters?
Katahia is about 20 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Katahia from the sub-district headquarters?
Katahia is about 15 km from Majhaulia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Katahia?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Katahia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Katahia?
For Katahia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 218 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Katahia.