Where is Kathraw village located?
Kathraw is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kathraw Village
Kathraw is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216442, the Census 2011 record lists 1,614 people in 267 households and the reported area is 216.3 hectares. The local references include Jamunia Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 18 km.
Village Code216442
Population1,614
Households267
Area216.3 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kathraw
- Census Village Code
- 216442
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Pashchim Champaran
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gaunaha
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- CD Block
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat
- Jamunia
- Households
- 267
- Population
- 1,614
- Male Population
- 806
- Female Population
- 808
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.48
- Area
- 216.3 hectares
- Area
- 2.16 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kathraw at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,614 people, 216.3 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Kathraw, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kathraw falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 216442.
- The record lists 1,614 people living in 267 households.
- The reported village area is 216.3 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density746.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share70.14%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kathraw in the official administrative record. Census village code 216442, Jamunia Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 203
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01015
- Village Census Code
- 216442
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Gaunaha
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Jamunia
Location and Distance
Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Kathraw, about 18 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gaunaha
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Bettiah
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Narkatiyaganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 216.3 hectares
- Area
- 2.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,614 people in 267 households, with 806 male residents and 808 female residents. The average household size is 6.04, and SC share is 10.41% and ST share is 70.14% for Kathraw. Population density works out to about 746.19 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 267
- Total Population
- 1,614
- Male Population
- 806
- Female Population
- 808
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.48
- Average Household Size
- 6.04
- SC Population
- 168
- SC Male Population
- 84
- SC Female Population
- 84
- SC Population Share
- 10.41
- ST Population
- 1,132
- ST Male Population
- 570
- ST Female Population
- 562
- ST Population Share
- 70.14
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kathraw list 2 government primary schools and 1 government 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
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kathraw 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 39 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kathraw include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Kathraw include Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kathraw show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 135.45 hectares and irrigated land is 85 hectares (62.8% 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
- 41.3
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 28.45 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.4 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 135.45
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 50.45 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 85.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 46 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kathraw village in?
Kathraw village is in Pashchim Champaran district.
Which state is Kathraw village in?
Kathraw village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kathraw under?
Kathraw comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kathraw?
The Census village code of Kathraw is 216442.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kathraw under?
Kathraw is listed under Jamunia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.
What is the population of Kathraw village?
The village record lists 1,614 people and 267 households for Kathraw.
How many households are in Kathraw village?
The village record lists 267 households for Kathraw.
What is the male and female population of Kathraw?
The record lists 806 male residents and 808 female residents for Kathraw.
What is the sex ratio of Kathraw village?
The sex ratio of Kathraw is 1,002.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kathraw village?
The reported geographical area of Kathraw is 216.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Kathraw village?
The approximate population density of Kathraw is 746.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kathraw?
The nearest town listed for Kathraw is Narkatiyaganj, about 18 km away.
How far is Kathraw from the district headquarters?
Kathraw is about 60 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kathraw from the sub-district headquarters?
Kathraw is about 10 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kathraw?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kathraw.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kathraw?
For Kathraw, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 135.45 hectares and irrigated land is 85 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kathraw.