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 information the sub-district code of Katihar Block (CD) is 01151. Total area of katihar subdivision is 115 km² including 62.89 km² rural area and 51.70 km² urban area. Katihar subdivision has a population of 3,21,817 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,40,838 while rural population is 80,979. Katihar has a sex ratio of approximately 900 females for every 1,000 males. Katihar subdivision has a population density of 2809 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 62,850 houses in the sub-district, including 47,059 urban houses and 15,791 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.78% population of katihar subdivision is literate, out of which 65.77% males and 55.24% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Katihar Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.