Where is Kathua village located?
Kathua is in Purnia East Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kathua Village
Kathua is an inhabited village in Purnia East Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223508, the Census 2011 record lists 5,075 people in 940 households and the reported area is 334 hectares. The local references include Raziganj Gram Panchayat, Purnia East CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 18 km.
Village Code223508
Population5,075
Households940
Area334 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kathua
- Census Village Code
- 223508
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Purnia East
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01134
- CD Block
- Purnia East
- Gram Panchayat
- Raziganj
- Households
- 940
- Population
- 5,075
- Male Population
- 2,677
- Female Population
- 2,398
- Sex Ratio
- 895.78
- Area
- 334 hectares
- Area
- 3.34 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kathua at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,075 people, 334 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Kathua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kathua falls under Purnia East Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223508.
- The record lists 5,075 people living in 940 households.
- The reported village area is 334 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,519.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share27.09%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kathua in the official administrative record. Census village code 223508, Raziganj Gram Panchayat and Purnia East CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01134
- Village Census Code
- 223508
- CD Block Code
- 0122
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 004
- CD Block Name
- Purnia East
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Raziganj
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Kathua, about 18 km away. Purnia is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Purnia East
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 334 hectares
- Area
- 3.34 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,075 people in 940 households, with 2,677 male residents and 2,398 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 0.85% and ST share is 27.09% for Kathua. Population density works out to about 1,519.46 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 940
- Total Population
- 5,075
- Male Population
- 2,677
- Female Population
- 2,398
- Sex Ratio
- 895.78
- Average Household Size
- 5.4
- SC Population
- 43
- SC Male Population
- 19
- SC Female Population
- 24
- SC Population Share
- 0.85
- ST Population
- 1,375
- ST Male Population
- 720
- ST Female Population
- 655
- ST Population Share
- 27.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kathua list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kathua include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kathua include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kathua include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kathua is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kathua show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 287.17 hectares and irrigated land is 85 hectares (29.6% 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
- 15.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 7.26 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 18.57 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 287.17
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 202.17 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 85.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 40 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kathua
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 112
- Banks in Matched Records
- 21
- Matched PINs
- 9
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 77 | 69% |
| CRM | 31 | 28% |
| CDM | 3 | 2.7% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 0.9% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 40 | 36% |
| Canara Bank | 11 | 9.8% |
| Bank of Baroda | 8 | 7.1% |
| Punjab National Bank | 7 | 6.2% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 6 | 5.4% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Purnia 854301 Bihar Axis Bank ATM Thana Chowk Madubani, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | 854326 Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Dist.-Purnea at-Nishiganj, Line Bazar, P. O- Line Bazar, P. S- K. Hat, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Khiru Chowk Bhatta Bazar Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Rajni Chowk, Vivekanand Coloni, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Line Bazar Red Cross Society Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Madhubani Bazar Amla Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Court Station Purnea Road Purnea Smt. Kamli Devi W/O Shri Kaleswar Yadav, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
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
Which district is Kathua village in?
Kathua village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Kathua village in?
Kathua village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kathua under?
Kathua comes under Purnia East Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kathua?
The Census village code of Kathua is 223508.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kathua under?
Kathua is listed under Raziganj Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnia East.
What is the population of Kathua village?
The village record lists 5,075 people and 940 households for Kathua.
How many households are in Kathua village?
The village record lists 940 households for Kathua.
What is the male and female population of Kathua?
The record lists 2,677 male residents and 2,398 female residents for Kathua.
What is the sex ratio of Kathua village?
The sex ratio of Kathua is 895.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kathua village?
The reported geographical area of Kathua is 334 hectares.
What is the population density of Kathua village?
The approximate population density of Kathua is 1,519.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kathua?
The nearest town listed for Kathua is Purnia, about 18 km away.
How far is Kathua from the district headquarters?
Kathua is about 18 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kathua from the sub-district headquarters?
Kathua is about 10 km from Purnia East, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kathua?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kathua.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kathua?
For Kathua, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 287.17 hectares and irrigated land is 85 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kathua?
The page shows 112 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kathua. These records include 21 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.