Khutwa village, Katoria block | Pincode 814131

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

URMILA DEVI

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LGD code: 241972
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population: 119
Households: 17
Literacy rate: 27.7%
Sex ratio: 859 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 39

Census 2011 · in context

How Khutwa compares

By population, Khutwa ranks #262 of 379 villages in Katoria mandal.

Literacy rate

27.7%

−9.8% vs mandal average

Khutwa: 27.7%
Katoria mandal: 37.5%
Banka district: 47.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

859

−43 vs mandal average

Khutwa: 859
Katoria mandal: 902

Household size

people per home

7.0

+1.4 vs mandal average

Khutwa: 7.0
Katoria mandal: 5.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Khutwa at a glance

Khutwa is a village of 119 people in 17 households (Census 2011) in Katoria block, Banka district, Bihar, the 262nd-largest of 379 villages in Katoria block. Literacy is 28%, 10 points below the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 859 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814131, served by Chandan post office; the LGD village code is 241972. The sarpanch is URMILA DEVI, and the village votes in Amarpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Jayant Raj. The population is estimated at 140 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Khutwa · this village	119	28%	—
Dewasi · Katoria	1,470	43%	—
Bhalua · Katoria	1,184	49%	—
Tola Ganaura · Katoria	971	34%	—
Tilaiya · Katoria	895	41%	—
Paprewa · Katoria	679	22%	—
Tola Karda · Katoria	662	32%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khutwa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BANKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Dewasi
Total area (ha): 88
Irrigated area (ha): 60
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Khutwa

LGD code: 241972
Pincode: 814131
Post office: Chandan
Population (Census 2011): 119
Population (projected 2026): 140
Households: 17
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 859
Literacy rate: 27.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Banka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Amarpur
Member of Parliament: Giridhari Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jayant Raj
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: URMILA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Katoria

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Banka district level

Then & Now

Khutwa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

119

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

140

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 119Census 2011
Households: 17Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 859 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1402026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 202026 projection
Active job cards: 1,87,509MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,882MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 991NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 55.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 38.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 89.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 65.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Banka district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Banka district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Banka district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Katoria mandal

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Education

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UHS MAINMA GROUND
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School
Department of Education
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Bharko
📍 15.1 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times

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Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit

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Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Bihar may demand ₹250 cr from Centre as crop damage aid | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times8h ago
Floods affect millions in Bihar despite rainfall deficit
india.mongabay.com14h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi21h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
ddnews.gov.in21h ago
Bihar Floats Solar Dryer Plan, Seeks OEMs for Farm-Level Deployments
Saur Energy22h ago
Monsoon fury grips states as Bihar floods affect 50 lakh, landslide blocks Adi Kailash route
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People often ask about Khutwa

What is the pincode of Khutwa?

The pincode of Khutwa, Katoria block, Banka district, Bihar is 814131. The post office is Chandan.

Which post office delivers to Khutwa?

Mail for Khutwa is delivered through Chandan post office, pincode 814131, in Katoria block, Banka district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khutwa located?

Khutwa is a village in Katoria block of Banka district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Khutwa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khutwa village has a population of 119 across 17 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khutwa?

The current sarpanch of Khutwa gram panchayat is URMILA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khutwa in?

Khutwa falls under the Banka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #27) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khutwa in?

Khutwa falls under the Amarpur assembly constituency (AC #159) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Khutwa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khutwa village is 27.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Khutwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khutwa village is 859 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Khutwa?

The nearest health facility to Khutwa is Government Hospital, Bharko (~15.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khutwa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khutwa, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Khutwa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khutwa village is 241972.

How big is Khutwa compared to other villages in Katoria block?

Khutwa ranks 262 of 379 villages in Katoria block by Census 2011 population (119 residents).

Who is the MLA of Khutwa?

Khutwa falls under Amarpur assembly constituency (AC 159). The sitting MLA is Jayant Raj (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Khutwa?

Khutwa is in Banka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Giridhari Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Khutwa in 2026?

Khutwa is estimated at 140 people in 2026, up about 18% from 119 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khutwa in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Khutwa in Banka district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Khutwa?

URMILA DEVI is the sarpanch of Khutwa gram panchayat, Katoria block. See the sarpanch list of Katoria block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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