Kathwan

Kathwan is a village located in Shahkund subdivision of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkund (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Bhagalpur. As per 2009 stats, Das Pur is the gram panchayat of Kathwan village.

Kathwan has its own place in the vibrant Bhagalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kathwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kathwan is 239879. The village spans a total geographical area of 52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 812006. Bhagalpur is nearest town to Kathwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Kathwan

Below is a concise population overview of Kathwan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 221 108 113
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 46 20 26
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 120 72 48
Illiterate Population 101 36 65

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kathwan village:

  • The total population of Kathwan village is around 221, including approximately 108 males and 113 females, with a sex ratio of 1046 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 46 children aged 0–6 years in Kathwan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kathwan village has 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kathwan village is about 54.30%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 42.48%.
  • There are around 50 households in Kathwan village.

Connectivity of Kathwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kathwan. As per the 2011 stats, Kathwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kathwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Kathwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kathwan.

Dariapur Rampurdih Harnathpur Saidpur Shekhpur Baijnathpur Karharia Chandarpur Arazi Ibrahimpur Chanrda Khurd Chandpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Kathwan

Where is Kathwan located?
Kathwan village is situated in Shahkund Subdivision, within the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kathwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kathwan is Das Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kathwan?
The pincode of Kathwan is 812006, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kathwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kathwan is 221, with 108 males and 113 females.
How many households are there in Kathwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kathwan village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kathwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kathwan is 54.30%. The male literacy rate is 66.67%, while the female literacy rate is 42.48%.