Indian Village Directory

Katkenwa Village

Katkenwa is an inhabited village in Narkatia Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217700, the Census 2011 record lists 1,602 people in 393 households and the reported area is 253.4 hectares. The local references include Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat, Narkatia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 35 km.

In short:

Katkenwa is a village in Narkatia Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217700 and 1,602 people in 393 households.

Village Code217700
Population1,602
Households393
Area253.4 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Detailed village profile

Katkenwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,602 people, 253.4 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Katkenwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Purba Champaran
Block Narkatia
CD Block Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Mahuaawa
  • Katkenwa falls under Narkatia Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217700.
  • The record lists 1,602 people living in 393 households.
  • The reported village area is 253.4 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Katkenwa
Census Village Code
217700
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
Mahuaawa
Households
393
Population
1,602
Male Population
853
Female Population
749
Sex Ratio
878.08
Area
253.4 hectares
Area
2.53 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
845302
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 632.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.08 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 15.54% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.25% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 43.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katkenwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 217700, Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat and Narkatia CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01036
Village Census Code
217700
CD Block Code
0024
Gram Panchayat Code
0001
CD Block Name
Narkatia
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahuaawa

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Katkenwa, about 35 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
253.4 hectares
Area
2.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,602 people in 393 households, with 853 male residents and 749 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 15.54% and ST share is 0.25% for Katkenwa. Population density works out to about 632.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
393
Total Population
1,602
Male Population
853
Female Population
749
Sex Ratio
878.08
Average Household Size
4.08
SC Population
249
SC Male Population
139
SC Female Population
110
SC Population Share
15.54
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Katkenwa list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katkenwa 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
99.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Katkenwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major 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 Katkenwa 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katkenwa is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katkenwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 247.6 hectares and irrigated land is 106.8 hectares (43.1% 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
5.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
247.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
140.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
106.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.2 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

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katkenwa

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 25%
Indian Bank 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 845302 Purbi Champaran Narkatia Tinkoni Chhoda Dand Chhoda Dano Tinkoni, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845302
State Bank of India CRM 845302 Purbi Champaran Narkatia Ekdari Kdari, P. O. Chauradano, Teh.sikrahna Ekdari, P. O. Chauradano, Teh.sikrahna, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845302
Punjab National Bank ATM 845302 Purbi Champaran Motihari Motihari (Nagar Parishad) P. S Chauradano, Dist East Champaran Village- Akdari, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845302
Indian Bank ATM 845302 Purbi Champaran Narkatia Narkatia Khorwa Khorwa, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845302

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

Where is Katkenwa village located?

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

Which district is Katkenwa village in?

Katkenwa village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Katkenwa village in?

Katkenwa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Katkenwa under?

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

What is the Census village code of Katkenwa?

The Census village code of Katkenwa is 217700.

Which Gram Panchayat is Katkenwa under?

Katkenwa is listed under Mahuaawa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatia.

What is the population of Katkenwa village?

The village record lists 1,602 people and 393 households for Katkenwa.

How many households are in Katkenwa village?

The village record lists 393 households for Katkenwa.

What is the male and female population of Katkenwa?

The record lists 853 male residents and 749 female residents for Katkenwa.

What is the sex ratio of Katkenwa village?

The sex ratio of Katkenwa is 878.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katkenwa village?

The reported geographical area of Katkenwa is 253.4 hectares.

What is the population density of Katkenwa village?

The approximate population density of Katkenwa is 632.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katkenwa?

The nearest town listed for Katkenwa is Motihari, about 35 km away.

How far is Katkenwa from the district headquarters?

Katkenwa is about 35 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katkenwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Katkenwa is about 5 km from Narkatia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Katkenwa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Katkenwa.

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

For Katkenwa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 247.6 hectares and irrigated land is 106.8 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Katkenwa?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katkenwa. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.