Indian Village Directory

Kothar Village

Kothar is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224955, the Census 2011 record lists 1,981 people in 427 households and the reported area is 277 hectares. The local references include Belva Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Kothar is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224955 and 1,981 people in 427 households.
Village Code224955
Population1,981
Households427
Area277 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kothar
Census Village Code
224955
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsoi
Sub-district Census Code
01147
CD Block
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat
Belva
Households
427
Population
1,981
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
943
Sex Ratio
908.48
Area
277 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855102
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kothar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,981 people, 277 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Kothar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockBarsoi
CD BlockBarsoi
Gram PanchayatBELVA
  • Kothar falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224955.
  • The record lists 1,981 people living in 427 households.
  • The reported village area is 277 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density715.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share68.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kothar in the official administrative record. Census village code 224955, Belva Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
224955
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0021
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Belva

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Kothar, about 48 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
48 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
277 hectares
Area
2.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,981 people in 427 households, with 1,038 male residents and 943 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kothar. Population density works out to about 715.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
427
Total Population
1,981
Male Population
1,038
Female Population
943
Sex Ratio
908.48
Average Household Size
4.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kothar list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kothar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kothar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kothar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 276.98 hectares and irrigated land is 190 hectares (68.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
276.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
86.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
190.0
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Waterfall Area In Hectares
45 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
45 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kothar

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Abadpur Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
State Bank of India CRM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Sultanpur Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Bans Kota Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102

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 Kothar village located?

Kothar is in Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kothar village in?

Kothar village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Kothar village in?

Kothar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kothar under?

Kothar comes under Barsoi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kothar?

The Census village code of Kothar is 224955.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kothar under?

Kothar is listed under BELVA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Kothar village?

The village record lists 1,981 people and 427 households for Kothar.

How many households are in Kothar village?

The village record lists 427 households for Kothar.

What is the male and female population of Kothar?

The record lists 1,038 male residents and 943 female residents for Kothar.

What is the sex ratio of Kothar village?

The sex ratio of Kothar is 908.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kothar village?

The reported geographical area of Kothar is 277 hectares.

What is the population density of Kothar village?

The approximate population density of Kothar is 715.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kothar?

The nearest town listed for Kothar is Katihar, about 48 km away.

How far is Kothar from the district headquarters?

Kothar is about 48 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kothar from the sub-district headquarters?

Kothar is about 9 km from Barsoi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kothar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Kothar.

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

For Kothar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 276.98 hectares and irrigated land is 190 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kothar. These records include 2 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.