Indian Village Directory

Kathwara Village

Kathwara is an inhabited village in Gurua Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255628, the Census 2011 record lists 2,000 people in 313 households and the reported area is 236 hectares. The local references include Raghunath Khap Gram Panchayat, Gurua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 24 km.

In short:

Kathwara is a village in Gurua Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255628 and 2,000 people in 313 households.

Village Code255628
Population2,000
Households313
Area236 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati

Detailed village profile

Kathwara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,000 people, 236 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Kathwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Gurua
CD Block Gurua
Gram Panchayat Raghunath khap
  • Kathwara falls under Gurua Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255628.
  • The record lists 2,000 people living in 313 households.
  • The reported village area is 236 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kathwara
Census Village Code
255628
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gurua
Sub-district Census Code
01498
CD Block
Gurua
Gram Panchayat
Raghunath Khap
Households
313
Population
2,000
Male Population
1,019
Female Population
981
Sex Ratio
962.71
Area
236 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824205
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 847.46 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 44% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kathwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 255628, Raghunath Khap Gram Panchayat and Gurua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01498
Village Census Code
255628
CD Block Code
0486
Gram Panchayat Code
8178
CD Block Name
Gurua
Gram Panchayat Name
Raghunath Khap

Location and Distance

Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Kathwara, about 24 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gurua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Sherghati
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Sherghati
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
236 hectares
Area
2.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,000 people in 313 households, with 1,019 male residents and 981 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 22.25% and ST share is 0% for Kathwara. Population density works out to about 847.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
313
Total Population
2,000
Male Population
1,019
Female Population
981
Sex Ratio
962.71
Average Household Size
6.39
SC Population
445
SC Male Population
228
SC Female Population
217
SC Population Share
22.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kathwara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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 Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kathwara include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
28.96 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kathwara.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kathwara 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kathwara is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kathwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.58 hectares and irrigated land is 68.96 hectares (44% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.46
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
46.96 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
156.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
87.62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
68.96
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
40 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kathwara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 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 PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 824205 Gaya Gurua Guraru Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua Near Tvs Showroom Bypass Road, Gurua, Gaya, Bihar, 824205

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 Kathwara village located?

Kathwara is in Gurua Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kathwara village in?

Kathwara village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Kathwara village in?

Kathwara village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kathwara under?

Kathwara comes under Gurua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kathwara?

The Census village code of Kathwara is 255628.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kathwara under?

Kathwara is listed under Raghunath khap Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gurua.

What is the population of Kathwara village?

The village record lists 2,000 people and 313 households for Kathwara.

How many households are in Kathwara village?

The village record lists 313 households for Kathwara.

What is the male and female population of Kathwara?

The record lists 1,019 male residents and 981 female residents for Kathwara.

What is the sex ratio of Kathwara village?

The sex ratio of Kathwara is 962.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kathwara village?

The reported geographical area of Kathwara is 236 hectares.

What is the population density of Kathwara village?

The approximate population density of Kathwara is 847.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kathwara?

The nearest town listed for Kathwara is Sherghati, about 24 km away.

How far is Kathwara from the district headquarters?

Kathwara is about 60 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kathwara from the sub-district headquarters?

Kathwara is about 17 km from Gurua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kathwara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kathwara.

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

For Kathwara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 156.58 hectares and irrigated land is 68.96 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kathwara. These records include 1 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.