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LGD code: 224955
Pincode: 855102
Population: 1,981
Households: 427
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 554

Census 2011 · in context

How Kothar compares

By population, Kothar ranks #55 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal.

Literacy rate

31.9%

−3.1% vs mandal average

Kothar: 31.9%
Barsoi mandal: 35.0%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

908

−12 vs mandal average

Kothar: 908
Barsoi mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Kothar: 4.6
Barsoi mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Kothar

LGD code: 224955
Pincode: 855102
Population (Census 2011): 1,981
Population (projected 2026): 2,336
Households: 427
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 908
Literacy rate: 31.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: praween akhtar
Block / Mandal: Barsoi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Kothar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,981

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,336

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

427

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

503

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,981Census 2011
Households: 427Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 503

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Kothar?

The pincode of Kothar, Barsoi mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855102.

In which district is Kothar located?

Kothar is a village in Barsoi mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kothar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kothar village has a population of 1,981 across 427 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kothar?

The current sarpanch of Kothar gram panchayat is praween akhtar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?

Kothar falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kothar in?

Kothar falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kothar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kothar village is 31.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kothar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kothar village is 908 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kothar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kothar, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kothar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kothar village is 224955.

How big is Kothar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Kothar ranks 55 of 231 villages in Barsoi mandal by Census 2011 population (1,981 residents).

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Key facts — Kothar

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Kothar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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People often ask about Kothar

What is the pincode of Kothar?

In which district is Kothar located?

What is the population of Kothar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kothar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kothar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kothar?

What is the sex ratio in Kothar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kothar?

What is the LGD code of Kothar?

How big is Kothar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Kothar on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Kothar

What is the pincode of Kothar?

In which district is Kothar located?

What is the population of Kothar as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Kothar?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kothar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kothar in?

What is the literacy rate in Kothar?

What is the sex ratio in Kothar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kothar?

What is the LGD code of Kothar?

How big is Kothar compared to other villages in Barsoi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Kothar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Kothar

Open jobs in Kothar