Indian Village Directory

Rahar Village

Rahar is an inhabited village in Pranpur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225366, the Census 2011 record lists 671 people in 144 households and the reported area is 112 hectares. The local references include Dharhan Gram Panchayat, Pranpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Rahar is a village in Pranpur Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225366 and 671 people in 144 households.
Village Code225366
Population671
Households144
Area112 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Rahar
Census Village Code
225366
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pranpur
Sub-district Census Code
01149
CD Block
Pranpur
Gram Panchayat
Dharhan
Households
144
Population
671
Male Population
349
Female Population
322
Sex Ratio
922.64
Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
854116
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Rahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 671 people, 112 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Rahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
BlockPranpur
CD BlockPranpur
Gram PanchayatDHARHAN
  • Rahar falls under Pranpur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225366.
  • The record lists 671 people living in 144 households.
  • The reported village area is 112 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

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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 Density599.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.02%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share58.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 225366, Dharhan Gram Panchayat and Pranpur CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01149
Village Census Code
225366
CD Block Code
0137
Gram Panchayat Code
0003
CD Block Name
Pranpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Dharhan

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Rahar, about 17 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 17 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pranpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
17 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
112 hectares
Area
1.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 671 people in 144 households, with 349 male residents and 322 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 4.02% and ST share is 0% for Rahar. Population density works out to about 599.11 people per sq km.

Total Households
144
Total Population
671
Male Population
349
Female Population
322
Sex Ratio
922.64
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
27
SC Male Population
13
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
4.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rahar list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools 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
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.85 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
36.95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rahar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Rahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Jute, net sown area is 63 hectares and irrigated land is 36.95 hectares (58.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.45
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.65 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
63.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
36.95

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Rahar

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.

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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
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 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
Central 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
Central Bank of India ATM 854116 Katihar Pranpur Mahadeopur Mahadeopur Station Road, Mahadeopur, Pranpur Block, Katihar, Bihar, 854116

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 Rahar village located?

Rahar is in Pranpur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Rahar village in?

Rahar village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Rahar village in?

Rahar village is in Bihar.

Which block is Rahar under?

Rahar comes under Pranpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rahar?

The Census village code of Rahar is 225366.

Which Gram Panchayat is Rahar under?

Rahar is listed under DHARHAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pranpur.

What is the population of Rahar village?

The village record lists 671 people and 144 households for Rahar.

How many households are in Rahar village?

The village record lists 144 households for Rahar.

What is the male and female population of Rahar?

The record lists 349 male residents and 322 female residents for Rahar.

What is the sex ratio of Rahar village?

The sex ratio of Rahar is 922.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rahar village?

The reported geographical area of Rahar is 112 hectares.

What is the population density of Rahar village?

The approximate population density of Rahar is 599.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rahar?

The nearest town listed for Rahar is Katihar, about 17 km away.

How far is Rahar from the district headquarters?

Rahar is about 17 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Rahar is about 10 km from Pranpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rahar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private middle school for Rahar.

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

For Rahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Jute, net sown area is 63 hectares and irrigated land is 36.95 hectares.

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

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