Indian Village Directory

Kataiya Village

Kataiya is an inhabited village in Purnahiya Block of Sheohar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218791, the Census 2011 record lists 2,132 people in 582 households and the reported area is 274.6 hectares. The local references include Dostia Gram Panchayat, Purnahiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheohar at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Kataiya is a village in Purnahiya Block, Sheohar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218791 and 2,132 people in 582 households.
Village Code218791
Population2,132
Households582
Area274.6 hectares
Nearest TownSheohar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kataiya
Census Village Code
218791
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Sheohar
District Census Code
205
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Purnahiya
Sub-district Census Code
01058
CD Block
Purnahiya
Gram Panchayat
Dostia
Households
582
Population
2,132
Male Population
1,120
Female Population
1,012
Sex Ratio
903.57
Area
274.6 hectares
Area
2.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheohar
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
843334
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kataiya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,132 people, 274.6 hectares of reported area and Sheohar as the nearest town reference for Kataiya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSheohar
CD BlockPurnahiya
Gram PanchayatDostia
  • Kataiya falls under Purnahiya Block in Sheohar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 218791.
  • The record lists 2,132 people living in 582 households.
  • The reported village area is 274.6 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheohar.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density776.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.72%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.52%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kataiya in the official administrative record. Census village code 218791, Dostia Gram Panchayat and Purnahiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
205
Sub-district Census Code
01058
Village Census Code
218791
CD Block Code
0046
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Purnahiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Dostia

Location and Distance

Sheohar is the nearest town listed for Kataiya, about 18 km away. Sheohar is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Purnahiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Sheohar
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheohar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sheohar
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Sheohar
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
274.6 hectares
Area
2.75 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,132 people in 582 households, with 1,120 male residents and 1,012 female residents. The average household size is 3.66, and SC share is 33.72% and ST share is 0.52% for Kataiya. Population density works out to about 776.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
582
Total Population
2,132
Male Population
1,120
Female Population
1,012
Sex Ratio
903.57
Average Household Size
3.66
SC Population
719
SC Male Population
372
SC Female Population
347
SC Population Share
33.72
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
7
ST Population Share
0.52
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kataiya list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kataiya 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
196.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kataiya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kataiya include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kataiya show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 226.61 hectares and irrigated land is 215.01 hectares (94.9% 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
40.8
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.63 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.62 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.74 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
226.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
215.01
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
18.51 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kataiya

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 843334 Sheohar Purnahiya Basant Patti Basantpatti Bank of Baroda Basantpatti, Sheohar, Bihar, 843334

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kataiya village located?

Kataiya is in Purnahiya Block of Sheohar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kataiya village in?

Kataiya village is in Sheohar district.

Which state is Kataiya village in?

Kataiya village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kataiya under?

Kataiya comes under Purnahiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kataiya?

The Census village code of Kataiya is 218791.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kataiya under?

Kataiya is listed under Dostia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnahiya.

What is the population of Kataiya village?

The village record lists 2,132 people and 582 households for Kataiya.

How many households are in Kataiya village?

The village record lists 582 households for Kataiya.

What is the male and female population of Kataiya?

The record lists 1,120 male residents and 1,012 female residents for Kataiya.

What is the sex ratio of Kataiya village?

The sex ratio of Kataiya is 903.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kataiya village?

The reported geographical area of Kataiya is 274.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Kataiya village?

The approximate population density of Kataiya is 776.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kataiya?

The nearest town listed for Kataiya is Sheohar, about 18 km away.

How far is Kataiya from the district headquarters?

Kataiya is about 18 km from Sheohar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kataiya from the sub-district headquarters?

Kataiya is about 2 km from Purnahiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kataiya?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kataiya.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kataiya?

For Kataiya, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 226.61 hectares and irrigated land is 215.01 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kataiya?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kataiya. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.