Where is Kathra village located?
Kathra is in Tardih Block of Darbhanga district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kathra Village
Kathra is an inhabited village in Tardih Block of Darbhanga district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 227172, the Census 2011 record lists 8,336 people in 1,948 households and the reported area is 689 hectares. The local references include Kathra Gram Panchayat, Tardih CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhanjharpur at about 10 km.
Village Code227172
Population8,336
Households1,948
Area689 hectares
Nearest TownJhanjharpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kathra
- Census Village Code
- 227172
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Darbhanga
- District Census Code
- 215
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tardih
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01186
- CD Block
- Tardih
- Gram Panchayat
- Kathra
- Households
- 1,948
- Population
- 8,336
- Male Population
- 4,372
- Female Population
- 3,964
- Sex Ratio
- 906.68
- Area
- 689 hectares
- Area
- 6.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhanjharpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kathra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,336 people, 689 hectares of reported area and Jhanjharpur as the nearest town reference for Kathra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kathra falls under Tardih Block in Darbhanga district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 227172.
- The record lists 8,336 people living in 1,948 households.
- The reported village area is 689 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhanjharpur.
- 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 Density1,209.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kathra in the official administrative record. Census village code 227172, Kathra Gram Panchayat and Tardih CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 215
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01186
- Village Census Code
- 227172
- CD Block Code
- 0174
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Tardih
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kathra
Location and Distance
Jhanjharpur is the nearest town listed for Kathra, about 10 km away. Darbhanga is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tardih
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Darbhanga
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 42 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhanjharpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jhanjharpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhanjharpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 689 hectares
- Area
- 6.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,336 people in 1,948 households, with 4,372 male residents and 3,964 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 5.4% and ST share is 0% for Kathra. Population density works out to about 1,209.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,948
- Total Population
- 8,336
- Male Population
- 4,372
- Female Population
- 3,964
- Sex Ratio
- 906.68
- Average Household Size
- 4.28
- SC Population
- 450
- SC Male Population
- 239
- SC Female Population
- 211
- SC Population Share
- 5.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kathra list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kathra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kathra include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kathra include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kathra is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kathra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 536.8 hectares and irrigated land is 20.7 hectares (3.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 44.8 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 105.4
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 536.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 516.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 20.7
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 12.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kathra
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
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 847407 | Darbhanga | Tardih | Sakatraipur | Sakatraipur Ground Floor, Near Telephone Exchange Sakatraipur, Darbhanga, Bihar, 847407 |
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
Which district is Kathra village in?
Kathra village is in Darbhanga district.
Which state is Kathra village in?
Kathra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kathra under?
Kathra comes under Tardih Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kathra?
The Census village code of Kathra is 227172.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kathra under?
Kathra is listed under Kathra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tardih.
What is the population of Kathra village?
The village record lists 8,336 people and 1,948 households for Kathra.
How many households are in Kathra village?
The village record lists 1,948 households for Kathra.
What is the male and female population of Kathra?
The record lists 4,372 male residents and 3,964 female residents for Kathra.
What is the sex ratio of Kathra village?
The sex ratio of Kathra is 906.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kathra village?
The reported geographical area of Kathra is 689 hectares.
What is the population density of Kathra village?
The approximate population density of Kathra is 1,209.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kathra?
The nearest town listed for Kathra is Jhanjharpur, about 10 km away.
How far is Kathra from the district headquarters?
Kathra is about 42 km from Darbhanga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kathra from the sub-district headquarters?
Kathra is about 5 km from Tardih, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kathra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Kathra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kathra?
For Kathra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 536.8 hectares and irrigated land is 20.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kathra?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kathra. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.