Katrisarai Subdivision - Nalanda, Bihar
Katrisarai is an administrative subdivision in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Katrisarai is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Waris Aleganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 43 km², including 42.55 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katrisarai Subdivision
Katrisarai Subdivision has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badi | Rural | Darweshpura |
| 2 | Bilari | Rural | Bilari |
| 3 | Dewaspura | Rural | Darweshpura |
| 4 | Katardih | Rural | Katri |
| 5 | Katarpur | Rural | Bilari |
| 6 | Katauna (Part In Giriak) | Rural | Katauna |
| 7 | Katri | Rural | Katri |
| 8 | Koiri Bigha | Rural | Maira Barith |
| 9 | Maira Barith | Rural | Maira Barith |
| 10 | Palatpur | Rural | Bilari |
| 11 | Patoria | Rural | Darweshpura |
| 12 | Rasalpur | Rural | Maira Barith |
| 13 | Saidi | Rural | Darweshpura |
| 14 | Saidpur | Rural | Bilari |
Population of Katrisarai Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Katrisarai Subdivision has a total population of 41,821 people, consisting of 21,528 males and 20,293 females. There are 7,158 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 983 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,821 | 41,821 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,528 | 21,528 | 0 |
| Female Population | 20,293 | 20,293 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,158 | 7,158 | 0 |
| Population Density | 983 / km² | 983 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 22,264 literate people and 7,192 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,642 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,192 | 7,192 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,264 | 22,264 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,557 | 19,557 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,642 | 9,642 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11 | 11 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.