Kabar
Kabar is a revenue village in Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar. It had a population of 6,117 in 1,104 households (Census 2011).
6,117 souls. 1,104 homes.
Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar.
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Kabar today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,800Bhagalpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹1,800Bihpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,800Bihpur APMC · 25 Oct 2026
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Kabar is a village in Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 6,117 people in 1,104 households, with a literacy rate of 53.8%. It is administered by the Kawar gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 854115.
Gram panchayat
Kabar is in the Kawar (कबर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kawar
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kabar compares
By population, Kabar ranks #19 of 48 inhabited villages in Barari block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Kabar 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 more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kabar at a glance
Kabar is a village of 6,117 people in 1,104 households (Census 2011) in Barari block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 19th of 48 inhabited villages in Barari block by population. Literacy is 53.8%, 2.7 points above the block figure of 51.0%, and the sex ratio is 925 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854115, served by Kabar post office; the LGD village code is 225542.
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Key facts — Kabar
Villages sharing pincode 854115
Post office: Kabar
Other villages in Barari block
View all 91 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 6,117Census 2011
- Male / female
- 3,177 / 2,940
- Households
- 1,104
- People per home
- 5.5
- Literacy rate
- 53.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Kabar on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Kabar. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kabar · 25.4923° N, 87.4168° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Katihar district
- Prohibition and Excise Department, Katihar
District Administration, Katihar · 13 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Bihar
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
- District Land Acquisition Office
District Administration, Begusarai · 23 Oct 2026
- Order – District Arms Section, Saran
District Administration, Saran · 22 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Kabar
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Essential services & places near Kabar
Kabar isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Barari block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Katihar district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics253 in Katihar district
Hospital
Barari
Primary / community health centre
Jagdishpur
Primary / community health centre
Lakshmipur
Primary / community health centre
Sujapur
Primary / community health centre
Sujapur
Schools & anganwadis6 in Katihar district
Colleges & universities4 in Katihar district
Police & fire stations2 in Katihar district
Government offices2 in Katihar district
Temples12 in Katihar district
Mosques1 in Katihar district
Other places of worship3 in Katihar district
Transport50 in Katihar district
- Karagola Road
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Katihar district
Community places1 in Katihar district
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People often ask about Kabar
Where is Kabar located?
Kabar is a village in Barari block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Kabar in?
Kabar is in Katihar district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Kabar belong to?
Kabar comes under the Kawar gram panchayat.
How is Kabar written in the local script?
Kabar is written कबर.
What is the pincode of Kabar?
The pincode of Kabar, Barari, Katihar is 854115.
What is the population of Kabar?
As per the 2011 Census, Kabar had a population of 6,117 (3,177 males and 2,940 females).
How many households are there in Kabar?
Kabar had 1,104 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Kabar?
The literacy rate of Kabar was 53.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kabar?
Kabar had 925 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kabar in?
Kabar is in the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Kabar?
Tariq Anwar (Indian National Congress) won the Katihar Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kabar, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Kabar in?
Kabar is in the Barari assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Kabar?
Bijay Singh (Janata Dal (United)) won the Barari assembly seat, which includes Kabar, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Kabar?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kabar is 225542 and its Census 2011 village code is 225542.
Which villages are near Kabar?
Villages near Kabar include Barari (within ~15 km), Jagdishpur (within ~15 km), Mansahi (about 17 km), Pirpainti (about 19 km), Ekdari (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 Kabar?
- Hospital
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- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
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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: 74.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Katihar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Bhagalpur APMC, Bihpur APMC, Bhagalpur district — about 41 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Bihpur APMC | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bihpur APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Bhagalpur APMC | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal | Bihpur APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Bihpur APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Hybrid | Bhagalpur APMC | 3,300 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Papaya(Raw) | Bhagalpur APMC | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,247 | 20 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 Kabar's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Kabar →Compare Kabar with… →All villages in Barari →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 ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- 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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