Indian Village Directory

Katauna Village

Katauna is an inhabited village in Barhat Block of Jamui district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258771, the Census 2011 record lists 8,358 people in 1,563 households and the reported area is 1,191 hectares. The local references include Malepur, Barhat, Bariarpur Gram Panchayat, Barhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamui at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Katauna is a village in Barhat Block, Jamui district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258771 and 8,358 people in 1,563 households.
Village Code258771
Population8,358
Households1,563
Area1,191 hectares
Nearest TownJamui

Key Village Facts

Village
Katauna
Census Village Code
258771
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jamui
District Census Code
238
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barhat
Sub-district Census Code
01528
CD Block
Barhat
Gram Panchayat
Malepur, Barhat, Bariarpur
Households
1,563
Population
8,358
Male Population
4,374
Female Population
3,984
Sex Ratio
910.84
Area
1,191 hectares
Area
11.91 sq km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katauna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 8,358 people, 1,191 hectares of reported area and Jamui as the nearest town reference for Katauna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictJamui
BlockBarhat
CD BlockBarhat
Gram PanchayatMalepur, Barhat, Bariarpur
  • Katauna falls under Barhat Block in Jamui district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 258771.
  • The record lists 8,358 people living in 1,563 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,191 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jamui.
  • 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 Density701.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.7%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.14%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share84.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katauna in the official administrative record. Census village code 258771, Malepur, Barhat, Bariarpur Gram Panchayat and Barhat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
238
Sub-district Census Code
01528
Village Census Code
258771
CD Block Code
0516
Gram Panchayat Code
000200010006
CD Block Name
Barhat
Gram Panchayat Name
Malepur, Barhat, Bariarpur

Location and Distance

Jamui is the nearest town listed for Katauna, about 9 km away. Jamui is listed as the district headquarters at about 9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barhat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Jamui
Distance from District Headquarter
9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jamui
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Jamui
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
1,191 hectares
Area
11.91 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 8,358 people in 1,563 households, with 4,374 male residents and 3,984 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 21.7% and ST share is 0.14% for Katauna. Population density works out to about 701.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,563
Total Population
8,358
Male Population
4,374
Female Population
3,984
Sex Ratio
910.84
Average Household Size
5.35
SC Population
1,814
SC Male Population
920
SC Female Population
894
SC Population Share
21.7
ST Population
12
ST Male Population
7
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katauna list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Katauna. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katauna 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
134 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katauna include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katauna include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katauna is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katauna show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 775.9 hectares and irrigated land is 654.5 hectares (84.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
147 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
263.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
775.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
121.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
654.5
Canals Area In Hectares
411.7 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20.2 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
18.2 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
70.4 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 Katauna

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

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

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
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 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 811313 Jamui Barhat Malepur Via Jamui, Khadigram, Teh.jamui, 811313 Via Jamui, Khadigram, Teh.jamui, 811313, Jamui, Bihar, 811313

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 Katauna village located?

Katauna is in Barhat Block of Jamui district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katauna village in?

Katauna village is in Jamui district.

Which state is Katauna village in?

Katauna village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katauna under?

Katauna comes under Barhat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katauna?

The Census village code of Katauna is 258771.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katauna under?

Katauna is listed under Malepur, Barhat, Bariarpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barhat.

What is the population of Katauna village?

The village record lists 8,358 people and 1,563 households for Katauna.

How many households are in Katauna village?

The village record lists 1,563 households for Katauna.

What is the male and female population of Katauna?

The record lists 4,374 male residents and 3,984 female residents for Katauna.

What is the sex ratio of Katauna village?

The sex ratio of Katauna is 910.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katauna village?

The reported geographical area of Katauna is 1,191 hectares.

What is the population density of Katauna village?

The approximate population density of Katauna is 701.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katauna?

The nearest town listed for Katauna is Jamui, about 9 km away.

How far is Katauna from the district headquarters?

Katauna is about 9 km from Jamui, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katauna from the sub-district headquarters?

Katauna is about 10 km from Barhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katauna?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Katauna.

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

For Katauna, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 775.9 hectares and irrigated land is 654.5 hectares.

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

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