Indian Village Directory

Katha Village

Katha is an inhabited village in Rajgir Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245028, the Census 2011 record lists 1,566 people in 259 households and the reported area is 197 hectares. The local references include Pathruara Gram Panchayat, Rajgir CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajgir at about 10 km.

In short:

Katha is a village in Rajgir Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245028 and 1,566 people in 259 households.

Village Code245028
Population1,566
Households259
Area197 hectares
Nearest TownRajgir

Detailed village profile

Katha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,566 people, 197 hectares of reported area and Rajgir as the nearest town reference for Katha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Rajgir
CD Block Rajgir
Gram Panchayat Pathruara
  • Katha falls under Rajgir Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 245028.
  • The record lists 1,566 people living in 259 households.
  • The reported village area is 197 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajgir.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Katha
Census Village Code
245028
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rajgir
Sub-district Census Code
01394
CD Block
Rajgir
Gram Panchayat
Pathruara
Households
259
Population
1,566
Male Population
838
Female Population
728
Sex Ratio
868.74
Area
197 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajgir
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 794.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.05 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 33.65% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 42.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katha in the official administrative record. Census village code 245028, Pathruara Gram Panchayat and Rajgir CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01394
Village Census Code
245028
CD Block Code
0382
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Rajgir
Gram Panchayat Name
Pathruara

Location and Distance

Rajgir is the nearest town listed for Katha, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rajgir
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajgir
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajgir
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Rajgir
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
197 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,566 people in 259 households, with 838 male residents and 728 female residents. The average household size is 6.05, and SC share is 33.65% and ST share is 0.06% for Katha. Population density works out to about 794.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
259
Total Population
1,566
Male Population
838
Female Population
728
Sex Ratio
868.74
Average Household Size
6.05
SC Population
527
SC Male Population
282
SC Female Population
245
SC Population Share
33.65
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katha list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
64.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katha include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katha is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 6 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 152 hectares and irrigated land is 64.8 hectares (42.6% 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
29.5
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
152.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
87.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.8

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katha

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.

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
11
Matched PINs
2

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 15 83%
CRM 3 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 28%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 17%
Bank of India 2 11%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5.6%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.6%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharamsala Road Ground, Ward No- 18, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of India ATM 803121 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Ordiance Factory Complex, Hansrajpur, Rajgir-803116, Nalanda, Bihar, 803121
Bank of Baroda ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Rajgir Bus Stand Rajgir Opp. Bob Distt. Nalanda Bihar Neel Krishna Rajgir Bus, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Canara Bank ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharmashala Road Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Central Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Nalanda Upadhyaya Toli Rajgir.803116, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbankatm Khatano234, Tauzino12569, Wardno06, Holdingno180a/1, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dangi Tola, Bihar Road, Rajgir Gandhi Aashram, W/O Shri Prahlad Upadhay, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Rtc5, Crpfcamp, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116

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 Katha village located?

Katha is in Rajgir Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katha village in?

Katha village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Katha village in?

Katha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katha under?

Katha comes under Rajgir Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katha?

The Census village code of Katha is 245028.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katha under?

Katha is listed under Pathruara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rajgir.

What is the population of Katha village?

The village record lists 1,566 people and 259 households for Katha.

How many households are in Katha village?

The village record lists 259 households for Katha.

What is the male and female population of Katha?

The record lists 838 male residents and 728 female residents for Katha.

What is the sex ratio of Katha village?

The sex ratio of Katha is 868.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katha village?

The reported geographical area of Katha is 197 hectares.

What is the population density of Katha village?

The approximate population density of Katha is 794.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katha?

The nearest town listed for Katha is Rajgir, about 10 km away.

How far is Katha from the district headquarters?

Katha is about 25 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katha from the sub-district headquarters?

Katha is about 10 km from Rajgir, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katha?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Katha.

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

For Katha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 152 hectares and irrigated land is 64.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katha. These records include 11 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.