Indian Village Directory

Kataha Village

Kataha is an inhabited village in Madhubani Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216989, the Census 2011 record lists 11,696 people in 1,988 households and the reported area is 847 hectares. The local references include Kathar Gram Panchayat, Madhubani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bagha at about 80 km.

In short:

Kataha is a village in Madhubani Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216989 and 11,696 people in 1,988 households.

Village Code216989
Population11,696
Households1,988
Area847 hectares
Nearest TownBagha

Detailed village profile

Kataha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 11,696 people, 847 hectares of reported area and Bagha as the nearest town reference for Kataha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Madhubani
CD Block Madhubani
Gram Panchayat kathar
  • Kataha falls under Madhubani Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216989.
  • The record lists 11,696 people living in 1,988 households.
  • The reported village area is 847 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bagha.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kataha
Census Village Code
216989
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Madhubani
Sub-district Census Code
01021
CD Block
Madhubani
Gram Panchayat
Kathar
Households
1,988
Population
11,696
Male Population
6,131
Female Population
5,565
Sex Ratio
907.68
Area
847 hectares
Area
8.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
845104
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 1,380.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.23% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 25.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kataha in the official administrative record. Census village code 216989, Kathar Gram Panchayat and Madhubani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01021
Village Census Code
216989
CD Block Code
0009
Gram Panchayat Code
0007
CD Block Name
Madhubani
Gram Panchayat Name
Kathar

Location and Distance

Bagha is the nearest town listed for Kataha, about 80 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 134 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Madhubani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
134 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bagha
Distance within State/UT
80 km
Nearest Town
Bagha
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
847 hectares
Area
8.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 11,696 people in 1,988 households, with 6,131 male residents and 5,565 female residents. The average household size is 5.88, and SC share is 8.23% and ST share is 0.95% for Kataha. Population density works out to about 1,380.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,988
Total Population
11,696
Male Population
6,131
Female Population
5,565
Sex Ratio
907.68
Average Household Size
5.88
SC Population
963
SC Male Population
496
SC Female Population
467
SC Population Share
8.23
ST Population
111
ST Male Population
68
ST Female Population
43
ST Population Share
0.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kataha list 1 government 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kataha. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kataha 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
175 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kataha include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kataha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 697 hectares and irrigated land is 175 hectares (25.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sugar Cane
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
125.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
697.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
522 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
175.0

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kataha village located?

Kataha is in Madhubani Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kataha village in?

Kataha village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Kataha village in?

Kataha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kataha under?

Kataha comes under Madhubani Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kataha?

The Census village code of Kataha is 216989.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kataha under?

Kataha is listed under kathar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Madhubani.

What is the population of Kataha village?

The village record lists 11,696 people and 1,988 households for Kataha.

How many households are in Kataha village?

The village record lists 1,988 households for Kataha.

What is the male and female population of Kataha?

The record lists 6,131 male residents and 5,565 female residents for Kataha.

What is the sex ratio of Kataha village?

The sex ratio of Kataha is 907.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kataha village?

The reported geographical area of Kataha is 847 hectares.

What is the population density of Kataha village?

The approximate population density of Kataha is 1,380.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kataha?

The nearest town listed for Kataha is Bagha, about 80 km away.

How far is Kataha from the district headquarters?

Kataha is about 134 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kataha from the sub-district headquarters?

Kataha is about 8 km from Madhubani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kataha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kataha.

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

For Kataha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Sugar Cane, net sown area is 697 hectares and irrigated land is 175 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.