Katar - Dehri, Rohtas

Katar is a village situated in the Dehri subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dehri and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Bhainsaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katar is 252580. The village covers a total geographical area of 853 hectares and falls under the 821308 pincode. Dehri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Katar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Katar

According to the 2011 Census, Katar village had a total population of 3,368 people, including 1,751 males and 1,617 females, living in 539 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 81.73% and female literacy at 65.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Katar

Katar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Katar

Katar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adsr, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehri to Katar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Katar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Katar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katar village are given below:

FAQs about Katar