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, the sub-district code of Katra Block (CD) is 01208. The total area of Katra Subdivision is 175 km². Katra has a sex ratio of approximately 908 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,44,823 people. Includes nearly 1,28,296 males and 1,16,527 females. Rural population is about 2,44,823 people.
- There are around 45,535 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 23,527 boys and 22,008 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,10,009 people. Non-literate population is around 1,34,814 people.
- There are nearly 50,467 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katra 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katra Subdivision is approximately 28,124 people, including 14,655 males and 13,469 females. Around 28,124 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katra Subdivision is about 164 people, including 81 males and 83 females. Around 164 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,396 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,396 people per sq. km.