Indian Village Directory

Katha Village

Katha is an inhabited village in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 086178, the Census 2011 record lists 197 people in 51 households and the reported area is 4,962 hectares. The local references include Sam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jaisalmer at about 80 km.

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Quick answer: Katha is a village in Jaisalmer Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 086178 and 197 people in 51 households.
Village Code086178
Population197
Households51
Area4,962 hectares
Nearest TownJaisalmer

Key Village Facts

Village
Katha
Census Village Code
086178
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Jaisalmer
District Census Code
114
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaisalmer
Sub-district Census Code
00574
CD Block
Sam
Households
51
Population
197
Male Population
111
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
774.77
Area
4,962 hectares
Area
49.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Jaisalmer
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
345034
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Katha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 197 people, 4,962 hectares of reported area and Jaisalmer as the nearest town reference for Katha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictJaisalmer
TehsilJaisalmer
CD BlockSam
  • Katha falls under Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
  • The Census village code is 086178.
  • The record lists 197 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 4,962 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jaisalmer.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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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 Density3.97 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Katha in the official administrative record. Census village code 086178 and Sam CD Block.

State Census Code
08
District Census Code
114
Sub-district Census Code
00574
Village Census Code
086178
CD Block Code
0121
CD Block Name
Sam

Location and Distance

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

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaisalmer
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
80 km
District Headquarter
Jaisalmer
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jaisalmer
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Jaisalmer
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
4,962 hectares
Area
49.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 197 people in 51 households, with 111 male residents and 86 female residents. The average household size is 3.86, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Katha. Population density works out to about 3.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
197
Male Population
111
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
774.77
Average Household Size
3.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Katha include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4,401 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Katha.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Katha is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Katha show that reported agricultural commodities include Guar, Bajara and Mung and net sown area is 174 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Guar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mung
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
57 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
253 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
174.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
174 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Katha

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
70
Banks in Matched Records
17
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 52 74%
CRM 18 26%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 36 51%
ICICI Bank Limited 7 10%
Punjab National Bank 6 8.6%
Bank of Baroda 4 5.7%
Axis Bank Limited 2 2.9%

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
Au Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Shiv Road Satya Kunj, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Bank of Baroda ATM 345033 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Mohangarh Mohangarh Jagdamba Complex, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345033
Axis Bank Limited ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Hanuman Chock Jaisalmer - 345001 Shop No:23, Outside Mandir Palace Next to Pnb Atm, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Bank of India ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Sanghraylay Ke Saamne Jaisalmer Gadhishar Circle, Aashri Math Girls School Ke Pass, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Jaisalmer 659, Gandhi Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Shiv Road Shiv Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Bank of Baroda ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Jaisalmer (M) Gandhi Chowk Jaisalmer Nr.amar Sagar Gate, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001
Bank of Baroda ATM 345001 Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Khoohri Dist Jaisalmer Khuri Village, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001

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 Katha village located?

Katha is in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Katha village in?

Katha village is in Jaisalmer district.

Which state is Katha village in?

Katha village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Katha under?

Katha comes under Jaisalmer Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Katha?

The Census village code of Katha is 086178.

What is the population of Katha village?

The village record lists 197 people and 51 households for Katha.

How many households are in Katha village?

The village record lists 51 households for Katha.

What is the male and female population of Katha?

The record lists 111 male residents and 86 female residents for Katha.

What is the sex ratio of Katha village?

The sex ratio of Katha is 774.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Katha village?

The reported geographical area of Katha is 4,962 hectares.

What is the population density of Katha village?

The approximate population density of Katha is 3.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Katha?

The nearest town listed for Katha is Jaisalmer, about 80 km away.

How far is Katha from the district headquarters?

Katha is about 80 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Katha from the sub-district headquarters?

Katha is about 80 km from Jaisalmer, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Katha, reported agricultural commodities include Guar, Bajara and Mung and net sown area is 174 hectares.

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

The page shows 70 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Katha. These records include 17 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Katha.

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.