KarKataha
KarKataha is a revenue village in Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,302 in 339 households (Census 2011).
2,302 souls. 339 homes.
Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar.
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KarKataha today
- Apple₹8,860Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹5,120Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,850Gopalganj APMC · 17 Oct 2026
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KarKataha is a village in Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,302 people in 339 households, with a literacy rate of 64.6%. It is administered by the Karkataha gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 841437.
Gram panchayat
KarKataha is in the Karkataha (करकटहा) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Karkataha
- Rajapur
- Samogar
- Misrauli
- Mojharia
- Pakri Dih
- Bhopatpur
- Sarkarahi
- Bhopatpur Parsahi
- Sital Math
- Majhaulia
- Chaphwa
- Bishunpura
- Aunrahi
- Bhainsahi
- Jaguhi
- Mahuahi
- Majanuan
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How KarKataha compares
By population, KarKataha ranks #7 of 101 inhabited villages in Katiya block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What KarKataha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
KarKataha at a glance
KarKataha is a village of 2,302 people in 339 households (Census 2011) in Katiya block, Gopalganj district, Bihar, the 7th of 101 inhabited villages in Katiya block by population. Literacy is 64.6%, 1.7 points below the block figure of 66.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,002 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 841437; the LGD village code is 229769.
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Key facts — KarKataha
Villages sharing pincode 841437
Other villages in Katiya block
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- Population
- 2,302Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,150 / 1,152
- Households
- 339
- People per home
- 6.8
- Literacy rate
- 64.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
KarKataha on the map
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KarKataha · 26.5628° N, 84.0796° E
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From Gopalganj district
- National Youth Festival-2026
District Administration, Gopalganj · 14 Oct 2026
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District Administration, Sitamarhi · 26 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near KarKataha
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Essential services & places near KarKataha
KarKataha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Katiya block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices314 in Gopalganj district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics190 in Gopalganj district
Temples1 in Gopalganj district
Mosques1 in Gopalganj district
Transport20 in Gopalganj district
Community places1 in Gopalganj district
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People often ask about KarKataha
Where is KarKataha located?
KarKataha is a village in Katiya block of Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.
Which district is KarKataha in?
KarKataha is in Gopalganj district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does KarKataha belong to?
KarKataha comes under the Karkataha gram panchayat.
How is KarKataha written in the local script?
KarKataha is written कर्कताहा.
What is the pincode of KarKataha?
The pincode of KarKataha, Katiya, Gopalganj is 841437.
What is the population of KarKataha?
As per the 2011 Census, KarKataha had a population of 2,302 (1,150 males and 1,152 females).
How many households are there in KarKataha?
KarKataha had 339 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of KarKataha?
The literacy rate of KarKataha was 64.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of KarKataha?
KarKataha had 1,002 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of KarKataha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of KarKataha is 229769 and its Census 2011 village code is 229769.
Which villages are near KarKataha?
Villages near KarKataha include Baghauch (within ~8 km), Bhore (about 13 km), Patherwa (about 13 km), Bijaipur (about 15 km), Tarkulwa (about 20 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near KarKataha?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 55.9 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Gopalganj district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 17 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Gopalganj. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Gopalganj APMC | 8,860 | 8,860 | 8,860 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Gopalganj APMC | 5,120 | 5,120 | 5,120 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Pusa-Red | Gopalganj APMC | 4,850 | 4,850 | 4,850 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Red gram split/Arhar dal/Tur dal · Arhar Dal(Tur) | Gopalganj APMC | 12,570 | 12,570 | 12,570 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Gopalganj APMC | 3,950 | 3,950 | 3,950 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Badshah | Gopalganj APMC | 980 | 980 | 980 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Gopalganj APMC | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Gopalganj APMC | 7,520 | 7,520 | 7,520 | 14 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in KarKataha's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near KarKataha →Compare KarKataha with… →All villages in Katiya →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
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- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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