Katehar

Katehar is a village located in Surajgarha subdivision of Lakhisarai district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Surajgarha (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Lakhisarai. As per 2009 stats, Gopal Pur is the gram panchayat of Katehar village.

Katehar has its own place in the vibrant Lakhisarai 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 Katehar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katehar is 243414. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.6 hectares. Lakhisarai is nearest town to Katehar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Katehar

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,262 1,715 1,547
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 659 338 321
Scheduled Castes (SC) 724 368 356
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 13 5 8
Literate Population 1,547 990 557
Illiterate Population 1,715 725 990

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

  • The total population of Katehar village is around 3,262, including approximately 1,715 males and 1,547 females, with a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 659 children aged 0–6 years in Katehar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Katehar village has 724 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 13 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Katehar village is about 47.42%, with male literacy at 57.73% and female literacy at 36.01%.
  • There are around 493 households in Katehar village.

Connectivity of Katehar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Katehar

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

Salempur Chak Salempur Jakarpura Surajpur Sherpur Haldi Sunderpur Nandpur Nadaura Gopalpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Katehar

Where is Katehar located?
Katehar village is situated in Surajgarha Subdivision, within the Lakhisarai district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katehar?
The Gram Panchayat of Katehar is Gopal Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Katehar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katehar is 3,262, with 1,715 males and 1,547 females.
How many households are there in Katehar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Katehar village has a total of 493 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katehar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katehar is 47.42%. The male literacy rate is 57.73%, while the female literacy rate is 36.01%.