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Katahara Village

Katahara is an inhabited village in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240974, the Census 2011 record lists 1,320 people in 235 households and the reported area is 148 hectares. The local references include Sainchak Gram Panchayat, Dhuraiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Banka at about 36 km.

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Quick answer: Katahara is a village in Dhuraiya Block, Banka district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240974 and 1,320 people in 235 households.
Village Code240974
Population1,320
Households235
Area148 hectares
Nearest TownBanka

Key Village Facts

Village
Katahara
Census Village Code
240974
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Banka
District Census Code
225
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhuraiya
Sub-district Census Code
01348
CD Block
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat
Sainchak
Households
235
Population
1,320
Male Population
694
Female Population
626
Sex Ratio
902.02
Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Banka
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katahara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,320 people, 148 hectares of reported area and Banka as the nearest town reference for Katahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBanka
CD BlockDhuraiya
Gram PanchayatSainchak
  • Katahara falls under Dhuraiya Block in Banka district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240974.
  • The record lists 1,320 people living in 235 households.
  • The reported village area is 148 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Banka.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density891.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 240974, Sainchak Gram Panchayat and Dhuraiya CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
225
Sub-district Census Code
01348
Village Census Code
240974
CD Block Code
0336
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Dhuraiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Sainchak

Location and Distance

Banka is the nearest town listed for Katahara, about 36 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhuraiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Banka
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Banka
Distance within State/UT
36 km
Nearest Town
Banka
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
148 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,320 people in 235 households, with 694 male residents and 626 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Katahara. Population density works out to about 891.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
235
Total Population
1,320
Male Population
694
Female Population
626
Sex Ratio
902.02
Average Household Size
5.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katahara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katahara include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katahara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katahara include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katahara is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 101.2 hectares and irrigated land is 101.2 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.8
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
101.2
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
101.2
Canals Area In Hectares
26.3 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
74.9 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katahara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Uco Bank 2 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 813102 Banka Dhuraiya Kurma Near Madhya Vidyalay Near Madhya Vidyalay, Kurmahat, Banka, Bihar, 813102
Uco Bank ATM 813207 Banka Dhuraiya Fulidumar Bihar at and Po-Fullidumar Ps-Fullidumar, Via-Khesar Dist-Banka, Banka, Bihar, 813207
State Bank of India CRM 813205 Banka Dhuraiya Barsar Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil Batsar, Bhagalpur Tehsil, Banka, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813224 Banka Dhuraiya Dhuraia Dhoraiya Uco Bank Dhoraiya, VILL-Dhoraiya, Via-Punsia, Distt- Banka, PIN- 813224 Tel-06420 273036 Vill+po-Dhoraiya Dist…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katahara village located?

Katahara is in Dhuraiya Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katahara village in?

Katahara village is in Banka district.

Which state is Katahara village in?

Katahara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katahara under?

Katahara comes under Dhuraiya Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katahara?

The Census village code of Katahara is 240974.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katahara under?

Katahara is listed under Sainchak Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhuraiya.

What is the population of Katahara village?

The village record lists 1,320 people and 235 households for Katahara.

How many households are in Katahara village?

The village record lists 235 households for Katahara.

What is the male and female population of Katahara?

The record lists 694 male residents and 626 female residents for Katahara.

What is the sex ratio of Katahara village?

The sex ratio of Katahara is 902.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katahara village?

The reported geographical area of Katahara is 148 hectares.

What is the population density of Katahara village?

The approximate population density of Katahara is 891.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katahara?

The nearest town listed for Katahara is Banka, about 36 km away.

How far is Katahara from the district headquarters?

Katahara is about 36 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katahara from the sub-district headquarters?

Katahara is about 11 km from Dhuraiya, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katahara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Katahara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Katahara?

For Katahara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize, net sown area is 101.2 hectares and irrigated land is 101.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Katahara?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katahara. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.