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★ District of Bihar ★

Katihar

कटिहार
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Area · — km²
Population · 30,71,029
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Katihar — district of Bihar

Katihar is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Katihar

Agricultural hub in Bihar known for rice production and Ganges River proximity.

District HQ
Katihar

Must-visit places in Katihar

monument

Kosi Barrage

Major irrigation structure on the Kosi River controlling floods and water distribution.

  • historical
    Nirmali

    Ancient settlement with archaeological significance in the Katihar district.

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Then & Now

Katihar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
27,97,207
Census 2011 baseline
+18.1%
Population · 2026
33,03,402
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,65,512
Census 2011 baseline
+9.5%
Households · 2026
6,18,989
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,618 villages

Katihar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
14,55,744Census 2011
Female population
13,41,463Census 2011
Sex ratio
921 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,65,512Census 2011
SC population
2,31,323Census 2011
ST population
1,74,106Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
33,03,402+18.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,18,989RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,36,383Census 2011
Cultivators
1,36,176Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,92,627Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Katihar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
28 of 1,618 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 21
  • PHC· 17
  • School· 10
  • Temple· 9
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Katihar district.

Browse by mandal

All 16 mandals of Katihar

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1618 villages · 231 GPs
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Top villages in Katihar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Katihar

How many mandals and villages are in Katihar district?

Katihar district has 16 mandals and 1,618 revenue villages across 231 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Katihar district?

The district headquarters of Katihar is —.

What is the pincode of Katihar district?

Katihar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Katihar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Katihar fall under?

Katihar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Katihar district?

Katihar district had a population of 30,71,029 per the 2011 Census, across 1,618 villages.

When was Katihar district formed?

Katihar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Katihar district?

Major rivers in Katihar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Katihar

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(6 nearest)