Katahar Khurd Village - Sagma, Garhwa

Katahar Khurd is a village situated in the Sagma subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Sagma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katahar Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahar Khurd is 347552. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 822121 pincode.

Katahar Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katahar Khurd

As per Census 2011, Katahar Khurd village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 288 males and 296 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 298 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katahar Khurd are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 584 288 296
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 102 51 51
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 298 146 152
Literate Population 319 178 141
Illiterate Population 265 110 155

Nearby Villages of Katahar Khurd

Katahar Khurd 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PuturSouth-West1.81 km
SagmaSouth-East2.10 km
SonpuraNorth2.19 km
Katahar KalanSouth2.22 km
SulsuliaNorth2.52 km
PipardihNorth-East2.63 km
SondihaSouth-West2.67 km
JhariaNorth2.75 km
BardihaEast2.85 km
BailiyaNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katahar Khurd

Katahar Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wyndhamganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Katahar Khurd is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katahar Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Katahar Khurd

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katahar Khurd

Where is Katahar Khurd located?

Katahar Khurd village is located in Sagma Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katahar Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Katahar Khurd is Sagma.

What is the pincode of Katahar Khurd?

The pincode of Katahar Khurd is 822121.

What is the population of Katahar Khurd?

Katahar Khurd has a total population of 584, including 288 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Katahar Khurd?

There are 115 households in Katahar Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Katahar Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katahar Khurd is 54.62%. Male literacy is 61.81% and female literacy is 47.64%.