Katakus Population

As per the 2011 Census, Katakus Village has a population of 18.99 k (18,989) with 9.89 k (9,887) males and 9.10 k (9,102) females.The sex ratio in Katakus is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katakus Village is 4.18 k (4,176) which is 21.99% of Katakus Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katakus Village is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Katakus village is listed as part of the Manihari Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

18.99 k

Toatl Population

9.89 k

Male Population

9.10 k

Female Population

Katakus Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Katakus Village current estimated population is projected to be 23.39 k (23,389), indicating a 23.17% increased from Katakus's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.13 k, and the estimated female population is 11.26 k.

Katakus Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Katakus Village estimated population is projected to be 23.72 k (23,720), projecting a 24.91% increased from Katakus's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.30 k, and the estimated female population is 11.42 k.

Katakus Literacy Rate

Katakus Village has a literacy rate of 53.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katakus Village is 61.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katakus Village is 45.06 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katakus

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 53.59 61.35 45.06
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 53.59 61.35 45.06

Katakus Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katakus Village is 1.44 k (1,437) with 774 (774) males and 663 (663) females, which is 7.57% of Katakus Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 857 females for every 1000 males.

Katakus Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katakus Village is 2.52 k (2,517) with 1.29 k (1,292) males and 1.23 k (1,225) females, which is 13.26% of Katakus Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katakus

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 921
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 921

Katakus Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Katakus Village are 3.83 k(3,834).

Katakus Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Katakus Village, there are about 5.58 k (5,584) workers, making up nearly 29.41% of the Katakus Village total population. Out of these, around 4.54 k (4,536) are male workers, and about 1.05 k (1,048) are female workers.

Katakus - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 23.39 k (23,389) 23.17%
2025 23.72 k (23,720) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 24.04 k (24,043) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 24.36 k (24,359) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 24.68 k (24,676) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 24.99 k (24,992) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 25.31 k (25,309) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 25.60 k (25,599) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 25.87 k (25,871) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 26.14 k (26,143) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 26.42 k (26,415) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 26.69 k (26,687) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 26.96 k (26,958) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Katakus Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 26.96 k (26,958), with a male population of 13.91 k (13,914) and a female population of 13.05 k (13,046). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Katakus Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Katakus Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Nima 4,226
2 Googachhi 1,807
3 Alinagar 595
4 Amirabad 0
5 Kebala 0
6 Mirzapur 0
7 Mednipur 4,870
8 Baghar 4,854
9 Mirganj 159
10 Baghar Bil 1,013

Katakus Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Katakus is 18.99 k (18,989).

The estimated population of Katakus in 2024 is approximately 23.39 k (23,389).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Katakus is 1.44 k (7.57%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.52 k (13.26%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katakus is 53.59%, with male literacy at 61.35% and female literacy at 45.06%.

The sex ratio in Katakus is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Katakus population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.