Katihar
Katihar is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Katihar district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Katihar District overview
Katihar is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Katihar district. Total area of Katihar District is 3,057 km² including 2,989 km² rural area and 68 km² urban area. There are 16 Subdivisions part of Katihar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Katihar District, Katihar has 1540 villages.
Kadwa is the largest tehsil in Katihar district by area covering 345.733 km2 and Mansahi is the smallest tehsil in Katihar district by area covering 56.5343 km2. Kadwa is the largest tehsil by population while Hasanganj is the smallest tehsil by population in Katihar district.
Population of Katihar District
As of the 2011 census, Katihar district has a population of approximately 3,071,029 peoples which is divided into urban population of 273,822 and rular population of 2,797,207. The population density in Katihar region is about 1,005.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,600,430 | 1,470,599 | 3,071,029 |
| Rural | 1,455,744 | 1,341,463 | 2,797,207 |
| Urban | 144,686 | 129,136 | 273,822 |
Households of Katihar District
There are about 619,076 houses in the district, including 53,564 urban houses and 565,512 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.96 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 619,076 |
| Rural | 565,512 |
| Urban | 53,564 |
List Of Subdivision in Katihar District
Katihar district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 16 tehsils in Katihar district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Katihar:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Amdabad | 178.0 | 167,398 |
| Azamnagar | 294.1 | 315,610 |
| Balrampur | 225.3 | 158,976 |
| Barari | 282.4 | 285,381 |
| Barsoi | 232.6 | 344,133 |
| Dandkhora | 75.7 | 68,055 |
| Falka | 210.4 | 155,663 |
| Hasanganj | 69.9 | 55,906 |
| Kadwa | 345.7 | 346,902 |
| Katihar | 114.6 | 321,817 |
| Korha | 323.6 | 282,813 |
| Kursela | 156.1 | 63,928 |
| Manihari | 260.0 | 191,407 |
| Mansahi | 56.5 | 84,257 |
| Pranpur | 123.5 | 144,297 |
| Sameli | 108.7 | 84,486 |
Frequently Asked Question About Katihar District
How many villages are there in Katihar district ?
There are 1540 villages in the Katihar district.
What is the population of Katihar district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Katihar district is 3,071,029
How many town or city are there in Katihar district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Katihar district.
How many Subdivision in Katihar district ?
There are 16 Subdivision in Katihar district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Katihar district
Kadwa is the largest Subdivision in Katihar district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Katihar district ?
Mansahi is the smallest Subdivision in Katihar district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Katihar district ?
Kadwa is the most populated Subdivision in Katihar district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Katihar district ?
Hasanganj is the most least populated Subdivision in Katihar district.