Katahar Khurd - 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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Katahar Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Katahar Khurd village had a total population of 584 people, including 288 males and 296 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 75.11% and female literacy at 57.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population584288296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025151
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)298146152
Literate Population319178141
Illiterate Population265110155

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 VillageDirectionApprox. 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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable 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 had a total population of 584, including 288 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Katahar Khurd?

Katahar Khurd had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Katahar Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katahar Khurd was 66.18%. Male literacy was 75.11% and female literacy was 57.55%.