Katosi village, Bithan block | Pincode 848207

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJESH KUMAR YADAV

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LGD code: 237346
Pincode: 848207
Post office: Bithan
Population: 2,625
Households: 461
Literacy rate: 42.9%
Sex ratio: 1046 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 593

Census 2011 · in context

How Katosi compares

By population, Katosi ranks #23 of 56 villages in Bithan mandal.

Literacy rate

42.9%

+5.1% vs mandal average

Katosi: 42.9%
Bithan mandal: 37.8%
Samastipur district: 50.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,046

+110 vs mandal average

Katosi: 1,046
Bithan mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.4 vs mandal average

Katosi: 5.7
Bithan mandal: 5.3

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

Katosi at a glance

Katosi is a village of 2,625 people in 461 households (Census 2011) in Bithan block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 23rd-largest of 56 villages in Bithan block. Literacy is 43%, 5 points above the block average of 38% and the sex ratio is 1,046 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848207, served by Bithan post office; the LGD village code is 237346. The sarpanch is RAJESH KUMAR YADAV, and the village votes in Madhepura assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandra Shekhar. The population is estimated at 3,095 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Katosi

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: 2
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ROSERA
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 2
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SIHMA
Total area (ha): 123.1
Irrigated area (ha): 65.9
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Katosi

LGD code: 237346
Pincode: 848207
Post office: Bithan
Population (Census 2011): 2,625
Population (projected 2026): 3,095
Households: 461
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1046
Literacy rate: 42.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJESH KUMAR YADAV
Block / Mandal: Bithan

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 Samastipur district level

Then & Now

Katosi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,625

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,095

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

461

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

544

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: 2,625Census 2011
Households: 461Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1046 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,0952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5442026 projection
Active job cards: 4,20,203MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 2,00,630MGNREGA · 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: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 54.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 48.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 85.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 60.5%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 · Samastipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Samastipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Samastipur 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.

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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

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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.com13h ago
Bihar: Agri dept to provide free sugarcane seeds to farmers under expansion scheme
ChiniMandi20h ago
Bihar Assembly’s 5-day monsoon session begins today; supplementary budget, key bills on agenda
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Quick answers

People often ask about Katosi

What is the pincode of Katosi?

The pincode of Katosi, Bithan block, Samastipur district, Bihar is 848207. The post office is Bithan.

Which post office delivers to Katosi?

Mail for Katosi is delivered through Bithan post office, pincode 848207, in Bithan block, Samastipur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Katosi located?

Katosi is a village in Bithan block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Katosi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Katosi village has a population of 2,625 across 461 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Katosi?

The current sarpanch of Katosi gram panchayat is RAJESH KUMAR YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katosi in?

Katosi falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katosi in?

Katosi falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Katosi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Katosi village is 42.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Katosi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Katosi village is 1046 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katosi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Katosi, 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 Katosi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Katosi village is 237346.

How big is Katosi compared to other villages in Bithan block?

Katosi ranks 23 of 56 villages in Bithan block by Census 2011 population (2,625 residents).

Who is the MLA of Katosi?

Katosi falls under Madhepura assembly constituency (AC 73). The sitting MLA is Chandra Shekhar (RJD).

Who is the MP for Katosi?

Katosi is in Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dinesh Chandra Yadav (JD(U)).

What is the population of Katosi in 2026?

Katosi is estimated at 3,095 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,625 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Katosi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Katosi?

RAJESH KUMAR YADAV is the sarpanch of Katosi gram panchayat, Bithan block. See the sarpanch list of Bithan 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)