Katihar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Katihar district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Katihar
Katihar comprises 1,540 villages, of which 1,306 are inhabited and 234 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,19,076, spread across 3,057 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,540(1,306 inhabited • 234 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 6,19,076 |
| Total Area | 3,057 km² |
Katihar Urban & Rural Population
Katihar had 2,73,822 people in urban areas (8.9%) and 27,97,207 people in rural areas (91.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 27,97,207 | 91.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,73,822 | 8.9% |
| Total | 30,71,029 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Katihar
The total population comprises 16,00,430 males (52.1%) and 14,70,599 females (47.9%). The sex ratio is 919 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 14,55,744 | 1,44,686 | 16,00,430 |
| 👩 Female | 13,41,463 | 1,29,136 | 14,70,599 |
Literacy Rate in Katihar
The literacy rate is 41.69%. Male literacy stands at 47.63% while female literacy is 35.22%, indicating a gender gap of 12.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,80,190.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,60,084 | 1,02,172 | 7,62,256 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,39,673 | 78,261 | 5,17,934 |
| Total Literate | 10,99,757 | 1,80,433 | 12,80,190 |
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About Katihar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Katihar in Bihar has a total population of 30,71,029 with a literacy rate of 41.69% and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Katihar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.