Kathajor Village Overview
Kathajor is a village in Shikaripara tehsil of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It lies about 14 km from Shikaripara tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Dumka district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kushpahari is the Gram Panchayat for Kathajor village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kathajor village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathajor is 370851. The village covers a geographical area of 193 hectares and has a pincode of 816118. Dumka is the nearest town.
Location Map of Kathajor
Population & Demographics of Kathajor
This section provides population and demographic details of Kathajor village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 388 | 190 | 198 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 41 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 386 | 189 | 197 |
| Literate Population | 177 | 96 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 211 | 94 | 117 |
Key population details of Kathajor village are given below:
- Kathajor village is a small village with a total population of around 388, including approximately 190 males and 198 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 386 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kathajor village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.62%.
- There are around 88 households in Kathajor village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kathajor
Transport facilities help residents of Kathajor village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kathajor
The following villages are located close to Kathajor and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kathajor
- Where is Kathajor located?
- Kathajor village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kathajor?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kathajor is Kushpahari (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kathajor?
- The pincode of Kathajor is 816118.
- What is the population of Kathajor?
- Kathajor has a total population of 388, including 190 males and 198 females.
- How many households are there in Kathajor?
- There are 88 households in Kathajor.
- What is the literacy rate in Kathajor?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathajor is 45.62%. Male literacy is 50.53% and female literacy is 40.91%.