Katihar
District in Bihar
Katihar is a district in Bihar with a population of 30.7 Lakh spread across 2,927 sq km. Its literacy rate of 41.7% is below the state average of 50.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 918.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 19.8% | 28.6% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.2% | 48.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 49.5% | 59.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 960.65 | 935.865 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 112 | 94.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 89.1% | 90.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 39.7 | 42.4 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 8.9% | 11.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 27 | 39.4 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Katihar district?
Katihar has a population of 30.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 1,049 people per sq km across 2,927 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Katihar?
Katihar has a literacy rate of 41.7%, which is below the Bihar average of 50.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Katihar compare to Bihar?
Katihar has a sex ratio of 919 (above state average of 918) and a literacy rate of 41.7% (below state average of 50.4%).
What data sources are used for Katihar?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.