Indian Village Directory

Kataharia Village

Kataharia is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217745, the Census 2011 record lists 1,202 people in 251 households and the reported area is 170 hectares. The local references include Juaafar Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 20 km.

In short:

Kataharia is a village in Narkatia Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217745 and 1,202 people in 251 households.

Village Code217745
Population1,202
Households251
Area170 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Detailed village profile

Kataharia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,202 people, 170 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Kataharia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purba Champaran
Block Narkatia
CD Block Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Juaafar
  • Kataharia falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217745.
  • The record lists 1,202 people living in 251 households.
  • The reported village area is 170 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Motihari.
  • 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
Kataharia
Census Village Code
217745
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatia
Sub-district Census Code
01036
CD Block
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat
Juaafar
Households
251
Population
1,202
Male Population
658
Female Population
544
Sex Ratio
826.75
Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
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 707.06 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.79 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 24.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kataharia in the official administrative record. Census village code 217745, Juaafar Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01036
Village Census Code
217745
CD Block Code
0024
Gram Panchayat Code
0015
CD Block Name
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Juaafar

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Kataharia, about 20 km away. Motihari 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
Narkatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
170 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,202 people in 251 households, with 658 male residents and 544 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0.08% and ST share is 0% for Kataharia. Population density works out to about 707.06 people per sq km.

Total Households
251
Total Population
1,202
Male Population
658
Female Population
544
Sex Ratio
826.75
Average Household Size
4.79
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kataharia 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
1
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 Kataharia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
State Highway
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 Kataharia include self-help groups, 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kataharia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 105.4 hectares and irrigated land is 25.6 hectares (24.3% 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
60.6
Net Area Sown In Hectares
105.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
79.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.6
Canals Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.6 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kataharia village located?

Kataharia is in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kataharia village in?

Kataharia village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Kataharia village in?

Kataharia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kataharia under?

Kataharia comes under Narkatia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kataharia?

The Census village code of Kataharia is 217745.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kataharia under?

Kataharia is listed under Juaafar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.

What is the population of Kataharia village?

The village record lists 1,202 people and 251 households for Kataharia.

How many households are in Kataharia village?

The village record lists 251 households for Kataharia.

What is the male and female population of Kataharia?

The record lists 658 male residents and 544 female residents for Kataharia.

What is the sex ratio of Kataharia village?

The sex ratio of Kataharia is 826.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kataharia village?

The reported geographical area of Kataharia is 170 hectares.

What is the population density of Kataharia village?

The approximate population density of Kataharia is 707.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kataharia?

The nearest town listed for Kataharia is Motihari, about 20 km away.

How far is Kataharia from the district headquarters?

Kataharia is about 20 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kataharia from the sub-district headquarters?

Kataharia is about 14 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kataharia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kataharia.

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

For Kataharia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 105.4 hectares and irrigated land is 25.6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.