Indian Village Directory

Katra Village

Katra is an inhabited village in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 249938, the Census 2011 record lists 1,283 people in 195 households and the reported area is 120 hectares. The local references include Manihari Gram Panchayat, Bhabua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhabua at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Katra is a village in Bhabua Block, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 249938 and 1,283 people in 195 households.
Village Code249938
Population1,283
Households195
Area120 hectares
Nearest TownBhabua

Key Village Facts

Village
Katra
Census Village Code
249938
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kaimur (Bhabua)
District Census Code
233
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhabua
Sub-district Census Code
01453
CD Block
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat
Manihari
Households
195
Population
1,283
Male Population
655
Female Population
628
Sex Ratio
958.78
Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,283 people, 120 hectares of reported area and Bhabua as the nearest town reference for Katra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
BlockBhabua
CD BlockBhabua
Gram PanchayatManihari
  • Katra falls under Bhabua Block in Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 249938.
  • The record lists 1,283 people living in 195 households.
  • The reported village area is 120 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhabua.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density1,069.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.98%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share52.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katra in the official administrative record. Census village code 249938, Manihari Gram Panchayat and Bhabua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
233
Sub-district Census Code
01453
Village Census Code
249938
CD Block Code
0441
Gram Panchayat Code
7232
CD Block Name
Bhabua
Gram Panchayat Name
Manihari

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Bhabua
Distance from District Headquarter
24 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhabua
Distance within State/UT
24 km
Nearest Town
Bhabua
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
120 hectares
Area
1.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,283 people in 195 households, with 655 male residents and 628 female residents. The average household size is 6.58, and SC share is 9.98% and ST share is 0% for Katra. Population density works out to about 1,069.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
195
Total Population
1,283
Male Population
655
Female Population
628
Sex Ratio
958.78
Average Household Size
6.58
SC Population
128
SC Male Population
68
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
9.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katra list 1 government primary 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katra include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
47.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katra include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Katra 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.5 hectares and irrigated land is 57.6 hectares (52.6% 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
10.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
109.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
51.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
57.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katra village located?

Katra is in Bhabua Block of Kaimur (Bhabua) district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katra village in?

Katra village is in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.

Which state is Katra village in?

Katra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katra under?

Katra comes under Bhabua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katra?

The Census village code of Katra is 249938.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katra under?

Katra is listed under Manihari Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhabua.

What is the population of Katra village?

The village record lists 1,283 people and 195 households for Katra.

How many households are in Katra village?

The village record lists 195 households for Katra.

What is the male and female population of Katra?

The record lists 655 male residents and 628 female residents for Katra.

What is the sex ratio of Katra village?

The sex ratio of Katra is 958.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katra village?

The reported geographical area of Katra is 120 hectares.

What is the population density of Katra village?

The approximate population density of Katra is 1,069.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katra?

The nearest town listed for Katra is Bhabua, about 24 km away.

How far is Katra from the district headquarters?

Katra is about 24 km from Bhabua, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katra from the sub-district headquarters?

Katra is about 24 km from Bhabua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katra?

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

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

For Katra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 109.5 hectares and irrigated land is 57.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Katra.

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.