Katari
Katari is a revenue village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It had a population of 5,333 in 872 households (Census 2011).
5,333 souls. 872 homes.
Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh.
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Katari today
- Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal)₹7,950Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal)₹10,266Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Groundnut₹10,384Varanasi APMC · 21 Oct 2026
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Katari is a village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 5,333 people in 872 households, with a literacy rate of 69.7%. It is administered by the Katari gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 221101.
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Gram panchayat
Katari is in the Katari gram panchayat.
Other villages in Katari
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Katari compares
By population, Katari ranks #21 of 433 inhabited villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Katari had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Katari at a glance
Katari is a village of 5,333 people in 872 households (Census 2011) in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, the 21st of 433 inhabited villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil by population. Literacy is 69.7%, 3.7 points below the tehsil figure of 73.4%, and the sex ratio is 983 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 221101, served by Katari post office; the LGD village code is 208971.
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Key facts — Katari
Villages sharing pincode 221101
Post office: Katari
Other villages in Varanasi Sadar tehsil
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- Population
- 5,333Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,690 / 2,643
- Households
- 872
- People per home
- 6.1
- Literacy rate
- 69.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Katari on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Katari. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Katari · 25.4939° N, 83.0129° 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); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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From Varanasi district
- Social Impact Assessment Study and Social Impact Management Plan
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Final Report (Four-Lane Road from Kachhar to Sandaha)
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Evaluation Report (Widening of Kuru to Koilur Road)
District Administration, Varanasi · 12 Oct 2026
- Social Impact Assessment (Kuru to Koilar via Dhokalganj Sarawan, Bhadrakali Temple Road Widening Project)
District Administration, Varanasi · 8 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Katari
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
Open to residents of Uttar Pradesh
- UPPSC: Examination SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI/ SAHAYAK SAMIKSHA ADHIKARI A-4/E-1/2026
Apply by 6 Nov 2026
Source: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 27 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Katari
Katari isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Varanasi Sadar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices939 in Varanasi district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics406 in Varanasi district
Primary / community health centre
Tisaura
Schools & anganwadis63 in Varanasi district
Colleges & universities109 in Varanasi district
Police & fire stations12 in Varanasi district
Government offices6 in Varanasi district
Temples94 in Varanasi district
Churches6 in Varanasi district
Mosques7 in Varanasi district
Other places of worship41 in Varanasi district
Transport86 in Varanasi district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services10 in Varanasi district
Community places83 in Varanasi district
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People often ask about Katari
Where is Katari located?
Katari is a village in Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Which district is Katari in?
Katari is in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Katari belong to?
Katari comes under the Katari gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Katari?
The pincode of Katari, Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi is 221101.
What is the population of Katari?
As per the 2011 Census, Katari had a population of 5,333 (2,690 males and 2,643 females).
How many households are there in Katari?
Katari had 872 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Katari?
The literacy rate of Katari was 69.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Katari?
Katari had 983 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katari in?
Katari is in the Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Katari?
Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party) won the Chandauli Lok Sabha seat, which includes Katari, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Katari in?
Katari is in the Ajagara assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Katari?
Tribhuwan Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Ajagara assembly seat, which includes Katari, in 2022.
What is the LGD code of Katari?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Katari is 208971 and its Census 2011 village code is 208971.
Which villages are near Katari?
Villages near Katari include Cholapur (about 2.5 km), Dholapur (about 2.5 km), Chandwak (about 11 km), Pindrai (about 19 km), Baluwa (about 19 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 Katari?
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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: 37.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Varanasi district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 21 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gram Dal(Chana Dal) | Varanasi APMC | 7,950 | 7,950 | 7,950 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) | Varanasi APMC | 10,266 | 10,266 | 10,266 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut | Varanasi APMC | 10,300 | 14,724 | 10,384 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal | Varanasi APMC | 8,402 | 8,402 | 8,402 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Pegeon Pea(Arhar Fali) | Varanasi APMC | 14,494 | 14,494 | 14,494 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Potato | Varanasi APMC | 800 | 800 | 800 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato | Varanasi APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Chili Red | Varanasi APMC | 12,800 | 12,800 | 12,800 | 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 Katari's shops.
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
All villages near Katari →Compare Katari with… →All villages in Varanasi Sadar →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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- 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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