Kathua Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kathua Village has a population of 5.08 k (5,075) with 2.68 k (2,677) males and 2.40 k (2,398) females.The sex ratio in Kathua is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kathua Village is 1.13 k (1,134) which is 22.34% of Kathua Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kathua Village is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kathua village is listed as part of the Purnia East Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Purnia District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.08 k

Toatl Population

2.68 k

Male Population

2.40 k

Female Population

Kathua Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kathua Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.25 k (6,251), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kathua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.29 k, and the estimated female population is 2.97 k.

Kathua Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kathua Village estimated population is projected to be 6.34 k (6,340), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kathua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.33 k, and the estimated female population is 3.01 k.

Kathua Literacy Rate

Kathua Village has a literacy rate of 49.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kathua Village is 57.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kathua Village is 40.37 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kathua

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.28 57.23 40.37
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 49.28 57.23 40.37

Kathua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kathua Village is 43 (43) with 19 (19) males and 24 (24) females, which is 0.85% of Kathua Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1264 females for every 1000 males.

Kathua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kathua Village is 1.38 k (1,375) with 720 (720) males and 655 (655) females, which is 27.09% of Kathua Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kathua

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 896
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 896

Kathua Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kathua Village are 940 (940).

Kathua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kathua Village, there are about 1.67 k (1,672) workers, making up nearly 32.95% of the Kathua Village total population. Out of these, around 1.22 k (1,222) are male workers, and about 450 (450) are female workers.

Kathua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.25 k (6,251) 23.17%
2025 6.34 k (6,340) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 6.43 k (6,426) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 6.51 k (6,511) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 6.60 k (6,595) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 6.68 k (6,680) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 6.76 k (6,764) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 6.84 k (6,842) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 6.92 k (6,915) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 6.99 k (6,987) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 7.06 k (7,060) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 7.13 k (7,133) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 7.21 k (7,205) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kathua Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.21 k (7,205), with a male population of 3.77 k (3,768) and a female population of 3.44 k (3,437). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kathua Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Kathua Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mohankunda 1,656
2 Barsauni 166
3 Pokharia 4,291
4 Birpur 4,198
5 Ranipatra 1,757
6 Chandi 14,004
7 Lalganj 11,045
8 Sikandarpur 2,616
9 Maharajpur 5,505
10 Matiari 73

Kathua Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kathua is 5.08 k (5,075).

The estimated population of Kathua in 2024 is approximately 6.25 k (6,251).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kathua is 43 (0.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.38 k (27.09%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kathua is 49.28%, with male literacy at 57.23% and female literacy at 40.37%.

The sex ratio in Kathua is 896 females for every 1000 males.

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