Kathar

Kathar is a village located in Simri subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Simri (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Kathar village is also a gram panchayat.

Kathar has its own place in the vibrant Buxar 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 Kathar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kathar is 247886. The village spans a total geographical area of 348.8 hectares. Dumraon is nearest town to Kathar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

Google Map of Kathar

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Kathar

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,243 3,225 3,018
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,131 565 566
Scheduled Castes (SC) 951 486 465
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 301 153 148
Literate Population 3,373 2,038 1,335
Illiterate Population 2,870 1,187 1,683

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

  • The total population of Kathar village is around 6,243, including approximately 3,225 males and 3,018 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,131 children aged 0–6 years in Kathar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kathar village has 951 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 301 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kathar village is about 54.03%, with male literacy at 63.19% and female literacy at 44.23%.
  • There are around 990 households in Kathar village.

Connectivity of Kathar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Kathar

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

Dumri Dia Parmeswar Kharagpur Purandarpur Bharathpa Diaman Domanjhakhra Durasan Berahimpur Kazipur Nikhura

Frequently Asked Questions about Kathar

Where is Kathar located?
Kathar village is situated in Simri Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kathar?
Kathar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kathar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kathar is 6,243, with 3,225 males and 3,018 females.
How many households are there in Kathar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kathar village has a total of 990 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kathar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kathar is 54.03%. The male literacy rate is 63.19%, while the female literacy rate is 44.23%.