Katihar
Katihar is a Town and Subdivision in Katihar District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Katihar Block (CD) is 01151. The total area of Katihar Subdivision is 115 km², which includes 62.89 km² of rural area and 51.70 km² of urban area. Katihar has a sex ratio of approximately 900 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katihar Subdivision
Katihar Subdivision has a total of 32 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Katihar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghar | Sirnia East | Katihar (12 km) |
| 2 | Baigna | Garbheli | Katihar (5 km) |
| 3 | Bathaili | Garbheli | Katihar (14 km) |
| 4 | Belwa | Katihar | Katihar (10 km) |
| 5 | Bhauara | Bhawara | Katihar (12 km) |
| 6 | Daharia | Daheria | Katihar (10 km) |
| 7 | Dalan | Dalan East | Katihar (12 km) |
| 8 | Dhusmar | Garbheli | Katihar (12 km) |
| 9 | Dhusmar Belwa | Katihar | Katihar (10 km) |
| 10 | Durgapur | N/A | Katihar |
| 11 | Garbhaili | Garbheli | Katihar (10 km) |
| 12 | Gopalpur | Sirnia East | Katihar (14 km) |
| 13 | Kadepura | Bhawara | Katihar (10 km) |
| 14 | Katihar | Katihar | Katihar (6 km) |
| 15 | Katihar Rly Colony | N/A | Katihar |
| 16 | Khaira | Garbheli | Katihar (14 km) |
| 17 | Kharbarar | Garbheli | Katihar |
| 18 | Khorwa | Bhawara | Katihar (12 km) |
| 19 | Madhepura | Garbheli | Katihar (10 km) |
| 20 | Mahdai | Bhawara | Katihar |
| 21 | Mania | Sirnia East | Katihar (15 km) |
| 22 | Mathurapur | Garbheli | Katihar |
| 23 | Mehdai | Sirnia East | Katihar (12 km) |
| 24 | Paranpur | Garbheli | Katihar (13 km) |
| 25 | Partaili | Daheria | Katihar (12 km) |
| 26 | Pipra | Sirnia East | Katihar (10 km) |
| 27 | Raksa | Garbheli | Katihar (15 km) |
| 28 | Sahisia | Daheria | Katihar |
| 29 | Sirnia | Sirnia East | Katihar (10 km) |
| 30 | Tapka | Katihar | Katihar (12 km) |
| 31 | Tarjana | Garbheli | Katihar (17 km) |
| 32 | Tiarpara | Katihar | Katihar (5 km) |
Population of Katihar Subdivision
The population profile of Katihar Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Katihar Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,21,817 | 80,979 | 2,40,838 |
| Male Population | 1,69,333 | 42,093 | 1,27,240 |
| Female Population | 1,52,484 | 38,886 | 1,13,598 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51,786 | 17,253 | 34,533 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,572 | 8,690 | 17,882 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,214 | 8,563 | 16,651 |
| Literate Population | 1,95,598 | 33,097 | 1,62,501 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,11,368 | 19,720 | 91,648 |
| Literate Female Population | 84,230 | 13,377 | 70,853 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,26,219 | 47,882 | 78,337 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 57,965 | 22,373 | 35,592 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 68,254 | 25,509 | 42,745 |
| Total Households | 62,850 | 15,791 | 47,059 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Katihar Subdivision is around 3,21,817 people. This includes 1,69,333 males and 1,52,484 females. Rural population is about 80,979 (42,093 males and 38,886 females), while urban population is nearly 2,40,838 (1,27,240 males and 1,13,598 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 51,786 of the population, with 26,572 boys and 25,214 girls. Rural areas have 17,253 children, and urban areas have about 34,533 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,95,598 literate people in Katihar Subdivision, including 1,11,368 literate males and 84,230 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,097 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,62,501 people.
- About 1,26,219 people in Katihar Subdivision are not literate, including 57,965 males and 68,254 females. Rural areas include 47,882 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 78,337 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 62,850 households, with 15,791 in villages and 47,059 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katihar Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 33,918 | 7,642 | 26,276 |
| SC Male Population | 17,718 | 3,947 | 13,771 |
| SC Female Population | 16,200 | 3,695 | 12,505 |
| Total ST Population | 14,380 | 8,933 | 5,447 |
| ST Male Population | 7,459 | 4,590 | 2,869 |
| ST Female Population | 6,921 | 4,343 | 2,578 |
| Population Density | 2,809 / km² | 1,288 / km² | 4,658 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katihar Subdivision is approximately 33,918 people, including 17,718 males and 16,200 females. Around 7,642 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,276 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katihar Subdivision is about 14,380 people, including 7,459 males and 6,921 females. Around 8,933 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,447 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,809 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,288 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,658 people per sq. km.