Indian Village Directory

Katahra Village

Katahra is an inhabited village in Roh Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257846, the Census 2011 record lists 1,229 people in 188 households and the reported area is 127 hectares. The local references include Mata Gram Panchayat, Roh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 20 km.

In short:

Katahra is a village in Roh Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257846 and 1,229 people in 188 households.

Village Code257846
Population1,229
Households188
Area127 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Detailed village profile

Katahra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,229 people, 127 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Katahra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Roh
CD Block Roh
Gram Panchayat Mata
  • Katahra falls under Roh Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257846.
  • The record lists 1,229 people living in 188 households.
  • The reported village area is 127 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Katahra
Census Village Code
257846
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Roh
Sub-district Census Code
01517
CD Block
Roh
Gram Panchayat
Mata
Households
188
Population
1,229
Male Population
616
Female Population
613
Sex Ratio
995.13
Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 967.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.54 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 65.58% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 76.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katahra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257846, Mata Gram Panchayat and Roh CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01517
Village Census Code
257846
CD Block Code
0505
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Roh
Gram Panchayat Name
Mata

Location and Distance

Nawada is the nearest town listed for Katahra, about 20 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Roh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
127 hectares
Area
1.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,229 people in 188 households, with 616 male residents and 613 female residents. The average household size is 6.54, and SC share is 65.58% and ST share is 0% for Katahra. Population density works out to about 967.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
188
Total Population
1,229
Male Population
616
Female Population
613
Sex Ratio
995.13
Average Household Size
6.54
SC Population
806
SC Male Population
403
SC Female Population
403
SC Population Share
65.58
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katahra list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katahra 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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
36.49 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katahra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 55.58 hectares and irrigated land is 42.62 hectares (76.7% 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
1.78
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.77 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
66.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
55.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.62
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.13 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katahra village located?

Katahra is in Roh Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Katahra village in?

Katahra village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Katahra village in?

Katahra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katahra under?

Katahra comes under Roh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katahra?

The Census village code of Katahra is 257846.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katahra under?

Katahra is listed under Mata Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Roh.

What is the population of Katahra village?

The village record lists 1,229 people and 188 households for Katahra.

How many households are in Katahra village?

The village record lists 188 households for Katahra.

What is the male and female population of Katahra?

The record lists 616 male residents and 613 female residents for Katahra.

What is the sex ratio of Katahra village?

The sex ratio of Katahra is 995.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katahra village?

The reported geographical area of Katahra is 127 hectares.

What is the population density of Katahra village?

The approximate population density of Katahra is 967.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katahra?

The nearest town listed for Katahra is Nawada, about 20 km away.

How far is Katahra from the district headquarters?

Katahra is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katahra from the sub-district headquarters?

Katahra is about 4 km from Roh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katahra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Katahra.

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

For Katahra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 55.58 hectares and irrigated land is 42.62 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Katahra.

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.