How many villages are listed for Katihar district?
Katihar district has 1,540 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 16 blocks in Bihar.
Indian Village Directory
Katihar District Village Directory
The Katihar district village directory covers 1,540 Census 2011 village records across 16 blocks in Bihar. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Katihar district has 1,306 inhabited villages, 234 uninhabited village entries, 2,797,207 people and 565,512 households, with 296,840 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Kadwa has the most village records; Muradpur(part in Sameli) * is the largest listed village by population; Muradpur(part in Kursela) * has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,306 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 519 villages, all-weather road is reported for 816 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 185 offices and 23 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.
Katihar district has 1,540 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 16 blocks in Bihar.
Local Admin Units16
Villages1,540
Population2,797,207
Households565,512
Area (ha)296,840.36
Blocks in Katihar
The block-wise table compares 16 blocks in Katihar district using Census 2011 village records. Kadwa has 264 villages, about 17% of the district list.
| Block | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amdabad | 01157 | 51 | 3.3% | 82% | 167,398 | 6% | 3,282 | 32,415 | 18,861.78 | 6.4% | 887.5 | Ahmadabad |
| Azamnagar | 01148 | 234 | 15% | 91% | 315,610 | 11% | 1,349 | 67,875 | 29,081.15 | 9.8% | 1,085.3 | Azamnagar |
| Balrampur | 01146 | 155 | 10% | 84% | 158,976 | 5.7% | 1,026 | 32,816 | 17,443.10 | 5.9% | 911.4 | Kamra |
| Barari | 01153 | 88 | 5.7% | 55% | 285,381 | 10% | 3,243 | 53,773 | 32,829.51 | 11% | 869.3 | Barinagar |
| Barsoi | 01147 | 231 | 15% | 94% | 337,778 | 12% | 1,462 | 69,907 | 27,377.70 | 9.2% | 1,233.8 | Abadpur |
| Dandkhora | 01150 | 50 | 3.2% | 94% | 68,055 | 2.4% | 1,361 | 14,588 | 8,925.97 | 3% | 762.4 | Dand Khora |
| Falka | 01142 | 72 | 4.7% | 82% | 155,663 | 5.6% | 2,162 | 31,090 | 16,949.34 | 5.7% | 918.4 | Sohtha |
| Hasanganj | 01144 | 41 | 2.7% | 95% | 55,906 | 2% | 1,364 | 11,400 | 7,110.25 | 2.4% | 786.3 | Jagarnathpur |
| Kadwa | 01145 | 264 | 17% | 89% | 346,902 | 12% | 1,314 | 72,373 | 33,984.75 | 11% | 1,020.8 | Kunhari |
| Katihar | 01151 | 31 | 2% | 84% | 80,979 | 2.9% | 2,612 | 15,791 | 8,488.35 | 2.9% | 954 | Dalan |
| Korha | 01143 | 84 | 5.5% | 86% | 282,813 | 10% | 3,367 | 54,527 | 29,855.59 | 10% | 947.3 | Simaria |
| Kursela | 01155 | 30 | 1.9% | 33% | 63,928 | 2.3% | 2,131 | 12,533 | 6,045.40 | 2% | 1,057.5 | Muradpur(part in Sameli) * |
| Manihari | 01156 | 62 | 4% | 68% | 164,778 | 5.9% | 2,658 | 33,323 | 23,881.90 | 8% | 690 | Katakus |
| Mansahi | 01152 | 26 | 1.7% | 100% | 84,257 | 3% | 3,241 | 16,564 | 7,814.70 | 2.6% | 1,078.2 | Chitauria |
| Pranpur | 01149 | 85 | 5.5% | 89% | 144,297 | 5.2% | 1,698 | 29,835 | 15,310.55 | 5.2% | 942.5 | Lalganj Teghra English |
| Sameli | 01154 | 36 | 2.3% | 64% | 84,486 | 3% | 2,347 | 16,702 | 12,880.32 | 4.3% | 655.9 | Chandpur |
Blocks with the most village records
Kadwa, Azamnagar and Barsoi are the blocks with the most village records in Katihar district. Kadwa ranks first with 264 villages, 346,902 people and 1,020.8 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and block comparison.
| Rank | Block | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadwa | 264 | 17% | 346,902 | 12% | 33,984.75 | 11% |
| 2 | Azamnagar | 234 | 15% | 315,610 | 11% | 29,081.15 | 9.8% |
| 3 | Barsoi | 231 | 15% | 337,778 | 12% | 27,377.70 | 9.2% |
| 4 | Balrampur | 155 | 10% | 158,976 | 5.7% | 17,443.10 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Barari | 88 | 5.7% | 285,381 | 10% | 32,829.51 | 11% |
| 6 | Pranpur | 85 | 5.5% | 144,297 | 5.2% | 15,310.55 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Korha | 84 | 5.5% | 282,813 | 10% | 29,855.59 | 10% |
| 8 | Falka | 72 | 4.7% | 155,663 | 5.6% | 16,949.34 | 5.7% |
| 9 | Manihari | 62 | 4% | 164,778 | 5.9% | 23,881.90 | 8% |
| 10 | Amdabad | 51 | 3.3% | 167,398 | 6% | 18,861.78 | 6.4% |
Largest Villages by Population
Muradpur(part in Sameli) * is the highest-population village listed for Katihar district, with 37,174 people and 7,362 households. That is 1.3% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5. The nearest town is Katihar; 40.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muradpur(part in Sameli) * | 37,174 | 1.3% | 7,362 | 5 | 0 | Katihar | 40.0 | |
| 2 | Barinagar | 26,505 | 0.9% | 5,153 | 5.1 | 1,349.60 | 1,963.9 | Katihar | 25.0 |
| 3 | Ahmadabad | 24,655 | 0.9% | 4,834 | 5.1 | 1,598 | 1,542.9 | Katihar | 50.0 |
| 4 | Karimullahpur | 23,751 | 0.8% | 4,581 | 5.2 | 1,620 | 1,466.1 | Katihar | 43.0 |
| 5 | Dalan | 21,266 | 0.8% | 3,866 | 5.5 | 1,844.80 | 1,152.8 | Katihar | 12.0 |
| 6 | Simaria | 21,227 | 0.8% | 3,887 | 5.5 | 2,438.91 | 870.3 | Katihar | 9.0 |
| 7 | Sukhsan | 19,690 | 0.7% | 3,309 | 6 | 1,316 | 1,496.2 | Katihar | 8.0 |
| 8 | Sirnia | 19,318 | 0.7% | 3,880 | 5 | 904.30 | 2,136.2 | Katihar | 10.0 |
| 9 | Lalganj Teghra English | 19,006 | 0.7% | 3,962 | 4.8 | 1,244 | 1,527.8 | Katihar | 29.0 |
| 10 | Katakus | 18,989 | 0.7% | 3,834 | 5 | 2,071 | 916.9 | Manihari | 7.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Muradpur(part in Kursela) * has the largest recorded village area in Katihar district at 5,092.4 hectares. It represents 1.7% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 284.8 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muradpur(part in Kursela) * | 5,092.40 | 1.7% | 14,505 | 284.8 | 2,679 | 0.53 | Katihar | 48.0 |
| 2 | Kant Nagar | 2,459 | 0.8% | 5,962 | 242.5 | 1,231 | 0.5 | Katihar | 25.0 |
| 3 | Simaria | 2,438.91 | 0.8% | 21,227 | 870.3 | 3,887 | 1.59 | Katihar | 9.0 |
| 4 | Baijnathpur | 2,431.70 | 0.8% | 738 | 30.3 | 168 | 0.07 | Manihari | 8.0 |
| 5 | Gobrahi Diara | 2,348 | 0.8% | 1,564 | 66.6 | 281 | 0.12 | Katihar | 40.0 |
| 6 | Katakus | 2,071 | 0.7% | 18,989 | 916.9 | 3,834 | 1.85 | Manihari | 7.0 |
| 7 | Jawania | 2,024 | 0.7% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 8 | Kamalpur Ogaireh | 1,886 | 0.6% | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | ||
| 9 | Chandpur | 1,874 | 0.6% | 18,636 | 994.5 | 3,737 | 1.99 | Katihar | 46.0 |
| 10 | Dalan | 1,844.80 | 0.6% | 21,266 | 1,152.8 | 3,866 | 2.1 | Katihar | 12.0 |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Katihar District
Katihar has 185 post office records across 23 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.
The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Katihar district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 185 offices across 23 PIN codes, including 181 delivery offices and 162 branch offices. PIN 854317 has the highest listed post-office count here with 24 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
Post Offices / 100 Villages12
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1.5
Delivery Office %98%
Branch Office %88%
Coordinate Coverage %99%
Post Offices185
Unique PIN Codes23
Delivery Offices181
Non-delivery Offices4
Head Offices1
Sub Offices22
Branch Offices162
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 854317 | 24 |
| 854104 | 20 |
| 855102 | 14 |
| 855113 | 14 |
| 854101 | 12 |
| 854116 | 12 |
| 854113 | 11 |
| 854112 | 9 |
| 854107 | 8 |
| 854114 | 8 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 1 |
| Sub Office | 22 |
| Branch Office | 162 |
Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katihar Ho | 854105 | Head Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Amdabad So | 854112 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Ayodhyaganj Bazar So | 854101 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Barsoi So | 855102 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Barsoighat So | 854317 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Daharia Molls So | 854103 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Durgaganj So | 855105 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Gurubazar So | 854104 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar Bmp Camp So | 854106 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar MILL So | 854107 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Korha So | 854108 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Mahadevpur So Katihar | 854116 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Manihari So | 854113 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Morsanda S. O | 854110 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Pothia So | 854114 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Rosna So | 854117 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Salmari So | 855113 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Semapur Factory So | 854115 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Sonaili So | 855114 | Post Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar Bara Bazar So | 854105 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar Colony So | 854105 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar Court So | 854109 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Katihar Rs So | 854105 | Post Office | Non-Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Ajhrail Bo | 854317 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Arihana Bo | 855114 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Awadpur Bo | 855102 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Azamnagar Bo | 855113 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| B Balrampur Bo | 854317 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| B Simaria Bo | 854106 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Babhani Bo | 855105 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Baghwa Bo | 854317 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Baina Bo | 854116 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bairia B. O | 854112 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bakharganj Bo | 854112 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bakia Bo | 854104 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bakiadiara Bo | 813209 | Branch Office | Delivery | Bhagalpur Division | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Balia Belon Bo | 855113 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Baltar Bo | 855113 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Balthi Maheshpur Bo | 854101 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Balupara Bo | 854317 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bansgarha Bo | 854115 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bareta Bo | 854114 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Basantpur Bo | 854114 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bastaul Bo | 854116 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Batna Bo | 854317 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Belbari Bo | 855113 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Belwa Bo | 854107 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bhais Diara Bo | 854104 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bhandartal Bo | 854104 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
| Bhangaha Bo | 854114 | Branch Office | Delivery | Divisional Office Katihar | East Region Bhagalpur |
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Katihar District
Katihar district has 117 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 17 banks and 22 PIN codes. The list includes 92 ATMs, 23 CRMs and 1 CDM. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 47 entries (40%). PIN code 854105 has the highest listed banking access count, with 65 records (56%). The density is 7.6 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages7.6
ATM Share79%
CDM Share0.9%
CRM Share20%
Records / Bank6.9
ATM/CDM/CRM Records117
ATMs92
CRMs23
CDMs1
Electronic Kiosks1
Banks17
PINs22
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 92 | 79% |
| CRM | 23 | 20% |
| CDM | 1 | 0.9% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 0.9% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 47 | 40% |
| Central Bank of India | 15 | 13% |
| Punjab National Bank | 14 | 12% |
| Bank of Baroda | 7 | 6% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 5 | 4.3% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 854105 | 65 | 56% |
| 854106 | 6 | 5.1% |
| 854101 | 5 | 4.3% |
| 854108 | 5 | 4.3% |
| 855113 | 5 | 4.3% |
| 855114 | 4 | 3.4% |
| 854104 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 854317 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 855122 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 855102 | 3 | 2.6% |
Block-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| Block | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amdabad | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Azamnagar | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Balrampur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Barari | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Barsoi | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Dandkhora | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Falka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Hasanganj | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kadwa | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Katihar | 70 | 49 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| Korha | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Kursela | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Manihari | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Mansahi | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| No Block | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pranpur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sameli | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Katihar district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India and Punjab National Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 854117, 855113 and 854317. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854117 | Katihar | Amdabad | Kishunpur | Kishunpur Bhavanipur, Bank Street, Katihar, Bihar, 854117 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855113 | Katihar | Azamnagar | Salmara | College Rd. Khersa No. 237 Salmari Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854317 | Katihar | Balrampur | Balrampur | Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854105 | Katihar | Azamnagar | Azamnagar | Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar Azam Nagar Chowk Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 854105 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854115 | Katihar | Barari | Aminabad | Aminabad Semapur, P. O. Semapur, Tehsil-Barari Block, Katihar, Bihar, 854115 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854123 | Katihar | Amdabad | Ahmadabad | Ahmedabad Main Road, Amadabad, Katihar, Bihar, 854123 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855122 | Katihar | Azamnagar | Khuriyal | Khuriyal Khuriyal, P. O. Dhumnagar, Teh.katihar, 855122, Katihar, Bihar, 855122 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855122 | Katihar | Azamnagar | Azamnagar | Azamnagar at and Post Azamnagar, Katihar Tehsil, Katihar, Bihar, 855122 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
Katihar district's village records list 2,797,207 people in 565,512 households. The average household size is 4.9. The listed village population density is 942.3 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village1,816
Average Household Size4.9
Inhabited Village %85%
Population Density / sq km942.3
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population2,797,207
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Katihar district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 16 CD blocks, 244 Gram Panchayats and 7 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Dalkhola(w.b.), Katihar and Korha.
CD Blocks Reported16
Gram Panchayats Reported244
Nearest Town Names Reported7
CD blocks reported: Amdabad, Azamnagar, Balrampur, Barari, Barsoi, Dandkhora, Falka, Hasanganj, Kadwa, Katihar, Korha, Kursela and more.
Gram Panchayats reported: Abadpur, Alampur, Amarsinghpur, Amarsinghpur, Nimol, Arihana, Azamnagar, Babanganj, Baghar, Baghmara, Bahrkhal, Baida, Bairia and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Katihar district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,306 villages (85% of district records), mobile coverage in 519 villages (34% of district records), all-weather road in 816 villages (53% of district records). Lower-count fields include Domestic Power Supply and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 1,306 | 1,306 | — | 84.81 |
| Mobile Coverage | 519 | 1,306 | — | 33.70 |
| All-Weather Road | 816 | 1,306 | — | 52.99 |
| PDS Shop | 731 | 1,306 | — | 47.47 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 307 | 1,306 | — | 19.94 |
Median Nearest Town Distance30 km
Villages within 5 km50
Villages over 25 km775
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 50 | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Km | 81 | 6.2% |
| 10-25 Km | 400 | 31% |
| Over 25 Km | 775 | 59% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Katihar villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,306 villages, with an average of 32.35 km and a median of 30 km. 50 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 775 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1,306 | 32.35 | 80 | Udaipur | Katihar |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Katihar district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 36,061 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 9,239 | 6,160 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 4,152 | 2,822 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 4,386 | 3,915 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 10,448 | 2,455 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 2,612 | 1,335 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 1,306 | 731 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 3,918 | 887 |
Official Reference Links
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Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which block has the most village records in Katihar district?
Kadwa has the most village records in Katihar district, with 264 entries. This is 17% of the district list, with 346,902 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Katihar district?
Muradpur(part in Sameli) * is the highest-population village shown for Katihar district, with 37,174 people and 7,362 households. It accounts for 1.3% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Katihar district?
Muradpur(part in Kursela) * has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Katihar district, at 5,092.4 hectares. It represents 1.7% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Katihar district villages?
The population summary includes 2,797,207 people, 565,512 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.9 and population density is 942.3 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Katihar district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,306 villages (85% of district records), mobile coverage in 519 villages (34% of district records), all-weather road in 816 villages (53% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show postal and PIN details for Katihar district?
Yes. The postal summary includes 185 offices and 23 PINs for Katihar district. That is about 12 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Katihar district?
The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Katihar district has 117 banking service records, about 7.6 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 47 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.
Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Katihar district?
PIN code 854105 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Katihar district, with 65 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
How do I find a Census village code in Katihar district?
Start from the block-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Katihar district?
Use the official land-record portal for Bihar, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, block, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Katihar district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.