Kathri - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Kathri is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Jagdishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathri is 254117. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.03 hectares and falls under the 824123 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kathri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathri

As per Census 2011, Kathri village has a total population of 1,040 people, consisting of 542 males and 498 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 866 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kathri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,040542498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)833746
Scheduled Castes (SC)299150149
Literate Population866472394
Illiterate Population17470104

Nearby Villages of Kathri

Kathri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarauliWest0.83 km
OrSouth0.92 km
KurgainNorth-East1.11 km
ChakuaEast1.20 km
Misir BighaNorth-West1.21 km
BarharSouth-West1.55 km
ParariaNorth1.69 km
ShekhpuraEast1.88 km
Sori SalempurNorth-East1.88 km
ChankapSouth-West1.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kathri

Kathri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kathri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kathri is about 30 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 Kathri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kathri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kathri

Where is Kathri located?

Kathri village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kathri is Jagdishpur.

What is the pincode of Kathri?

The pincode of Kathri is 824123.

What is the population of Kathri?

Kathri has a total population of 1,040, including 542 males and 498 females.

How many households are there in Kathri?

There are 125 households in Kathri.

What is the literacy rate in Kathri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathri is 83.27%. Male literacy is 87.08% and female literacy is 79.12%.