Katihar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Katihar Village has a population of 1.31 k (1,310) with 662 (662) males and 648 (648) females.The sex ratio in Katihar is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katihar Village is 219 (219) which is 16.72% of Katihar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katihar Village is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Katihar village is listed as part of the Raiganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Uttar Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.31 k

Toatl Population

662

Male Population

648

Female Population

Katihar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Katihar Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.43 k (1,427), indicating a 8.86% increased from Katihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 717 , and the estimated female population is 710 .

Katihar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Katihar Village estimated population is projected to be 1.43 k (1,433), projecting a 9.38% increased from Katihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 720 , and the estimated female population is 714 .

Katihar Literacy Rate

Katihar Village has a literacy rate of 56.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katihar Village is 63.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katihar Village is 49.44 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katihar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.74 63.88 49.44
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.74 63.88 49.44

Katihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katihar Village is 463 (463) with 254 (254) males and 209 (209) females, which is 35.34% of Katihar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 823 females for every 1000 males.

Katihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Katihar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Katihar Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katihar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 979
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 979

Katihar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Katihar Village are 263 (263).

Katihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Katihar Village, there are about 465 (465) workers, making up nearly 35.5% of the Katihar Village total population. Out of these, around 376 (376) are male workers, and about 89 (89) are female workers.

Katihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.43 k (1,427) 8.86%
2025 1.43 k (1,433) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.44 k (1,439) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.44 k (1,444) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.45 k (1,448) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.45 k (1,453) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.46 k (1,458) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.46 k (1,461) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.46 k (1,463) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.47 k (1,465) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.47 k (1,468) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.47 k (1,470) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.47 k (1,472) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Katihar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.47 k (1,472), with a male population of 734 (734) and a female population of 739 (739). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Katihar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Katihar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sankarpur 955
2 Maharajpur 3,441
3 Basudebpur 1,317
4 Bhatghara 2,766
5 Bharia 241
6 Bhiti 811
7 Abhor 1,460
8 Naram 1,385
9 Gauri 4,588
10 Lahujgram 3,105

Katihar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Katihar is 1.31 k (1,310).

The estimated population of Katihar in 2024 is approximately 1.43 k (1,427).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Katihar is 463 (35.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katihar is 56.74%, with male literacy at 63.88% and female literacy at 49.44%.

The sex ratio in Katihar is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Katihar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.