BARHAJ · DEORIA · BANKS OF THE SARAYU
Katiyari:
a village rooted in history
and its living memory.
On the eastern bank of the Sarayu, a founding village of the Shri Mukh branch of Shandilya gotra. A digital archive of history and culture, for generations to come.
THE VILLAGE AT A GLANCE
A small village. A rich identity.
Total population
772 men · 839 women
251Households
One village, many stories
76.17%Literacy rate
Ages 7 years and above
1087Sex ratio
Women per 1,000 men
Source: Census of India, 2011 · Historical figures, not current estimates.
OUR CULTURAL ARCHIVE
Stories that connect us.
Lineage & history
Shandilya gotra, Tiwari and Tripathi roots. An identity connected to twelve original villages.
Explore this storyMigration & 1942
Journeys from Katiyari to Rangoon. Memories of the 1942 return and those who made homes far away.
Explore this storyTradition & the Sarayu
The folklore of Mahai Baba, rituals by the Sarayu, and traditions passed down through generations.
Explore this storyFOR EVERYDAY VILLAGE LIFE
Village information centre
Useful information in plain language. A good place to start your next task.
What do you need help with?
Consult a doctor
Online consultations and local care
Report online fraud
Steps for lost money or suspicious messages
Crop and livestock help
Crop protection, veterinary help and reporting
Manage your documents
Identity, voter and vehicle services
Check benefits and payments
Application status and corrections
Career and education opportunities
Jobs, scholarships and admission notices
Your land records
A guide to finding and verifying khasra and khatauni records.
UP Bhulekh guidePlan for the growing season
A Kharif–Rabi crop calendar for flood-prone eastern Uttar Pradesh.
View crop calendarFind scheme information
Official links to check PM-Kisan, ration and Ayushman information.
Read the schemes guideSome digital maps carry a different spelling. The right name is part of our identity.
FIND YOUR WAY HOME
Our village, by the Sarayu.
Barhaj tehsil, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. A place connected to fields, the river and our roots.
About 30 km from Deoria · by road
Salempur–Barhaj branch, then onward by road
Village entrance, based on locally supplied coordinates.
26°16′51.6″N · 83°48′17.6″E
YOUR MEMORIES, OUR HERITAGE
This story has
a page for you, too.
An old photograph, a family tree, a story your grandparents told. Whether in the village or across the world, help us preserve it together.
Read contribution & consent guidelinesWhat would you like to share?
Start your memory emailOpens your email app. Attach your file there.
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