Katakus (कटकुस) — Manihari, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225690
Pincode: 854113
Population: 18,989
Households: 3,834
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,584

Census 2011 · in context

How Katakus compares

Literacy rate

41.8%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Katakus: 41.8%
Manihari mandal: 40.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

921

+12 vs mandal average

Katakus: 921
Manihari mandal: 909

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Katakus: 5.0
Manihari mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Katakus

LGD code: 225690
Pincode: 854113
Population (Census 2011): 18,989
Population (projected 2026): 22,388
Households: 3,834
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 921
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonbarsha
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ratnesh Sada
Block / Mandal: Manihari

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

Katakus — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

18,989

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

22,388

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,834

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,520

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: 18,989Census 2011
Households: 3,834Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 921 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 22,3882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,520

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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Manihari mandal

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What is the pincode of Katakus?

The pincode of Katakus, Manihari mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854113.

In which district is Katakus located?

Katakus is a village in Manihari mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Katakus as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Katakus village has a population of 18,989 across 3,834 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katakus in?

Katakus falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katakus in?

Katakus falls under the Sonbarsha assembly constituency (AC #74) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Katakus?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Katakus village is 41.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Katakus?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Katakus village is 921 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katakus?

12 schemes currently match residents of Katakus, 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 Katakus?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Katakus village is 225690.

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Katakus compares

Key facts — Katakus

Population, education, health & sanitation

Katakus — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Katakus on the mapकटकुस

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 Katakus

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What is the pincode of Katakus?

In which district is Katakus located?

What is the population of Katakus as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katakus in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katakus in?

What is the literacy rate in Katakus?

What is the sex ratio in Katakus?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katakus?

What is the LGD code of Katakus?

Katakus on the mapकटकुस

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 Katakus

What is the pincode of Katakus?

In which district is Katakus located?

What is the population of Katakus as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katakus in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katakus in?

What is the literacy rate in Katakus?

What is the sex ratio in Katakus?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katakus?

What is the LGD code of Katakus?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Katakus — 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 Katakus

Open jobs in Katakus