Katra
Katra is a Town and Subdivision in Muzaffarpur 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 Katra Block (CD) is 01208. Total area of katra subdivision is 175 km². Katra subdivision has a population of 2,44,823 peoples. Katra subdivision has a population density of 1396 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,467 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 44.93% population of katra subdivision is literate, out of which 51.05% males and 38.20% females are literate.
List of Villages in Katra Subdivision
Katra Subdivision has a total of 79 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 Katra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghari Raepur Aghari | Tehwara | Darbhanga (22 km) |
| 2 | Ajitpur Bakuchi | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (55 km) |
| 3 | Akhtiarpur | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 4 | Amma | Madhepura | Muzaffarpur (25 km) |
| 5 | Andama | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 6 | Ankhauli | Bel Pakauna | Darbhanga (25 km) |
| 7 | Az Rakbe Lakhanpur | Lakhan Pur | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 8 | Baigni | Khangura Dih | Darbhanga (30 km) |
| 9 | Bakauri | Jajuar East | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 10 | Bakhri | Sonpur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 11 | Bandhpura | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (30 km) |
| 12 | Bangra | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (27 km) |
| 13 | Barari Urf Braudi Buzurg | Barari | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 14 | Bardwara | Changel | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 15 | Barhad | Berai North | Muzaffarpur (29 km) |
| 16 | Barheta Manorath | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 17 | Barheta Ramai Urf Mohanpur | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (32 km) |
| 18 | Basant | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 19 | Basant Khagura Bazurg | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (28 km) |
| 20 | Basghata Urf Baraithaudainagar | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (55 km) |
| 21 | Bel Pakauna Urf Maheshpatti | Bel Pakauna | Darbhanga (25 km) |
| 22 | Berai | Berai North | Muzaffarpur (25 km) |
| 23 | Bhagwanpur | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (26 km) |
| 24 | Bisambharpatti | Hathauri | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 25 | Bisautha Urf Mahisautha | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 26 | Bishunpur | Nagwara | Muzaffarpur (43 km) |
| 27 | Chak Bhabda | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (25 km) |
| 28 | Chak Haji | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (27 km) |
| 29 | Chak Mohiuddin Urf Bishunpatti | Khangura Dih | Darbhanga (30 km) |
| 30 | Chanauli | Barari | Muzaffarpur (30 km) |
| 31 | Changel Urf Madhurapur | Changel | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 32 | Chichri Basant | Tehwara | Darbhanga (21 km) |
| 33 | Darhaul Urf Daraul | Bandhpura | Darbhanga (26 km) |
| 34 | Deogan | Sonpur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 35 | Dhanaur | Dhanaur | Muzaffarpur (38 km) |
| 36 | Dhaneha | Madhepura | Muzaffarpur (25 km) |
| 37 | Dhanwara Rani And Dhanwararaja | Tehwara | Darbhanga (22 km) |
| 38 | Dhubauli | Changel | Muzaffarpur (55 km) |
| 39 | Gangia Urf Parmanandpur | Barari | Muzaffarpur (30 km) |
| 40 | Hathauri | Hathauri | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 41 | Ikri | Sonpur | Katra |
| 42 | Inglish Az Rakbe Bhagwanpur | Pahsaul | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 43 | Jajuara | Jajuara West | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 44 | Jitwara | Berai North | Muzaffarpur (30 km) |
| 45 | Katai | Katai | Muzaffarpur (62 km) |
| 46 | Katra | Katra | Muzaffarpur (45 km) |
| 47 | Khangura Dih Urf Lakmipur | Khangura Dih | Darbhanga (30 km) |
| 48 | Kopi Urf Narkothi | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (39 km) |
| 49 | Lakhanpur | Lakhan Pur | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 50 | Madaripur | Hathauri | Katra |
| 51 | Madhaipura | Madhepura | Muzaffarpur (26 km) |
| 52 | Madhopur | Lakhan Pur | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 53 | Madhopur Nankar | Lakhan Pur | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 54 | Madhurapur Changel Nankar | Changel | Katra |
| 55 | Mahrauli | Berai North | Muzaffarpur (30 km) |
| 56 | Manki | Berai South | Muzaffarpur (25 km) |
| 57 | Marwa | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 58 | Nagwara | Nagwara | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 59 | Naidu | Katai | Darbhanga (32 km) |
| 60 | Nawada Urf Khangura Khurd | Barari | Darbhanga (27 km) |
| 61 | Pahsaul | Pahsaul | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 62 | Patauri | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 63 | Pindauli | Changel | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 64 | Raj Khand | Khangura Dih | Katra |
| 65 | Raja Dih Urf Salempur | Sonpur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 66 | Ram Khangura | Bansghatta | Muzaffarpur (55 km) |
| 67 | Sahila Rampur Patti | Hathauri | Muzaffarpur (35 km) |
| 68 | Sahnauli | Changel | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 69 | Saidpur | Nagwara | Muzaffarpur (43 km) |
| 70 | Sauria Khurd Urf Angona | Jajuar East | Muzaffarpur (50 km) |
| 71 | Shahpur | Lakhan Pur | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 72 | Shiudaspur | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 73 | Singwari | Pahsaul | Muzaffarpur (61 km) |
| 74 | Sohagpur | Shivdas Pur | Muzaffarpur (40 km) |
| 75 | Sohijan Dih | Madhepura | Muzaffarpur (24 km) |
| 76 | Sonepur | Sonpur | Muzaffarpur (42 km) |
| 77 | Tehwara | Katai | Darbhanga (22 km) |
| 78 | Tekwara | Tehwara | Muzaffarpur (60 km) |
| 79 | Uphraulia | Katai | Darbhanga (30 km) |
Population of Katra Subdivision
The population profile of Katra 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 Katra's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,44,823 | 2,44,823 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,28,296 | 1,28,296 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,16,527 | 1,16,527 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,535 | 45,535 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,527 | 23,527 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,008 | 22,008 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,10,009 | 1,10,009 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 65,492 | 65,492 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 44,517 | 44,517 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,34,814 | 1,34,814 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 62,804 | 62,804 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 72,010 | 72,010 | N/A |
| Total Households | 50,467 | 50,467 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Katra 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 28,124 | 28,124 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 14,655 | 14,655 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 13,469 | 13,469 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 164 | 164 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 81 | 81 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 83 | 83 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,396 / km² | 1,396 / km² | N/A |