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Katihar

District in BIHAR

Katihar District of BIHAR has a total population of 30,71,029 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,00,430 are males while 14,70,599 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
30,71,029
📚 Literacy Rate
41.69%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
919

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Katihar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.20% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 919.

Total Children

6,20,332

20.20% of population

Boys

3,16,391

51.0%

Girls

3,03,941

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

961

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
54.85%
Muslim
44.47%
Christian
0.28%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Katihar stands at 919 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 59.36% while female literacy is at 44.39%, showing a gender gap of 14.97%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.57% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.86% of total population in Katihar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 30,71,029, 10,13,566 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.00% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.13% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,67,602

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,45,964

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
20,57,463

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in BIHAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Katihar district in BIHAR?

Katihar district in BIHAR has a total population of 30,71,029 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,00,430 males and 14,70,599 females.

What is the literacy rate of Katihar district?

The overall literacy rate of Katihar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 59.36% and female literacy is 44.39%.

What is the sex ratio in Katihar district?

The sex ratio in Katihar district is 919 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Katihar district?

Katihar district has 6,20,332 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,16,391 are boys and 3,03,941 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Katihar district?

Out of the total population of 30,71,029, 10,13,566 people (33.0%) are engaged in work activities in Katihar district.