Where is Katghara village located?
Katghara is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Katghara Village
Katghara is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258253, the Census 2011 record lists 2,954 people in 489 households and the reported area is 601 hectares. The local references include Saraye Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 10 km.
Katghara is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258253 and 2,954 people in 489 households.
Village Code258253
Population2,954
Households489
Area601 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Katghara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,954 people, 601 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Katghara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Katghara falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258253.
- The record lists 2,954 people living in 489 households.
- The reported village area is 601 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- 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
- Katghara
- Census Village Code
- 258253
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Saraye
- Households
- 489
- Population
- 2,954
- Male Population
- 1,436
- Female Population
- 1,518
- Sex Ratio
- 1,057.1
- Area
- 601 hectares
- Area
- 6.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 805129
- 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
491.51 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.04 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
23.36%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
16.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Katghara in the official administrative record. Census village code 258253, Saraye Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258253
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 8
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Saraye
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Katghara, about 10 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 601 hectares
- Area
- 6.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,954 people in 489 households, with 1,436 male residents and 1,518 female residents. The average household size is 6.04, and SC share is 23.36% and ST share is 0% for Katghara. Population density works out to about 491.51 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 489
- Total Population
- 2,954
- Male Population
- 1,436
- Female Population
- 1,518
- Sex Ratio
- 1,057.1
- Average Household Size
- 6.04
- SC Population
- 690
- SC Male Population
- 328
- SC Female Population
- 362
- SC Population Share
- 23.36
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Katghara list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katghara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 84.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Katghara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Katghara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Katghara is reported as 0 hours per day in summer and 0 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Katghara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 519.8 hectares and irrigated land is 84.8 hectares (16.3% 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
- 36.6
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 44.6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 519.8
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 435 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 84.8
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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katghara
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 805129 | Gaya | Gaya Town CD Block | Gannu Bigha | Pura, Wazirganj Distt. Gaya Pura, Wazirganj Distt. Gaya, Gaya, Bihar, 805129 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 805129 | Gaya | Khizirsarai | Jamuawan | P. O. Tungi, Teh.gaya Jamuawan, Gaya, Bihar, 805129 |
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
Which district is Katghara village in?
Katghara village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Katghara village in?
Katghara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Katghara under?
Katghara comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Katghara?
The Census village code of Katghara is 258253.
Which Gram Panchayat is Katghara under?
Katghara is listed under Saraye Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Katghara village?
The village record lists 2,954 people and 489 households for Katghara.
How many households are in Katghara village?
The village record lists 489 households for Katghara.
What is the male and female population of Katghara?
The record lists 1,436 male residents and 1,518 female residents for Katghara.
What is the sex ratio of Katghara village?
The sex ratio of Katghara is 1,057.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Katghara village?
The reported geographical area of Katghara is 601 hectares.
What is the population density of Katghara village?
The approximate population density of Katghara is 491.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Katghara?
The nearest town listed for Katghara is Hisua, about 10 km away.
How far is Katghara from the district headquarters?
Katghara is about 30 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Katghara from the sub-district headquarters?
Katghara is about 7 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Katghara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Katghara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Katghara?
For Katghara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 519.8 hectares and irrigated land is 84.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Katghara?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katghara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.