Katho village, Mahuadanr block | Pincode 822119

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAMLA KINDO

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LGD code: 367057
Pincode: 822119
Post office: Mahuwadand
Population: 287
Households: 58
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Sex ratio: 1007 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 143

Census 2011 · in context

How Katho compares

By population, Katho ranks #80 of 106 villages in Mahuadanr mandal.

Literacy rate

57.1%

−1.4% vs mandal average

Katho: 57.1%
Mahuadanr mandal: 58.5%
Latehar district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,007

+36 vs mandal average

Katho: 1,007
Mahuadanr mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.6 vs mandal average

Katho: 4.9
Mahuadanr mandal: 5.5

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

Katho at a glance

Katho is a village of 287 people in 58 households (Census 2011) in Mahuadanr block, Latehar district, Jharkhand, the 80th-largest of 106 villages in Mahuadanr block. Literacy is 57%, 1 points below the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 1,007 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 822119, served by Mahuwadand post office; the LGD village code is 367057. The sarpanch is KAMLA KINDO, and the village votes in Ramgarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mamta Devi. The population is estimated at 338 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Katho · this village	287	57%	—
Regain · Mahuadanr	1,410	64%	—
Parhi · Mahuadanr	999	48%	—
Sugi · Mahuadanr	941	66%	—
Jori · Mahuadanr	545	47%	—
Jangisi · Mahuadanr	261	51%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Katho

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DALTONGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 118
Distance to district HQ (km): 170
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): REGAIN
Total area (ha): 127
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 8.23

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Katho

LGD code: 367057
Pincode: 822119
Post office: Mahuwadand
Population (Census 2011): 287
Population (projected 2026): 338
Households: 58
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1007
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ramgarh
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mamta Devi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAMLA KINDO
Block / Mandal: Mahuadanr

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 Latehar district level

Then & Now

Katho — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

287

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

338

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

Households · 2026

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: 287Census 2011
Households: 58Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1007 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3382026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 682026 projection
Active job cards: 1,33,609MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 95,065MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 967NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 51.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 74.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Latehar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Latehar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Latehar 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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September 2026

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues

Reported by ddnews.gov.in.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

Reported by ANI News.

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

Reported by India Development Review.

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News from Latehar & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand signs MoU with Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0; CM Soren seeks release of Rs 6,500 crore dues
ddnews.gov.in18h ago
Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News7 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review7 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia8 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India8 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Katho

What is the pincode of Katho?

The pincode of Katho, Mahuadanr block, Latehar district, Jharkhand is 822119. The post office is Mahuwadand.

Which post office delivers to Katho?

Mail for Katho is delivered through Mahuwadand post office, pincode 822119, in Mahuadanr block, Latehar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Katho located?

Katho is a village in Mahuadanr block of Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Katho as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Katho village has a population of 287 across 58 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Katho?

The current sarpanch of Katho gram panchayat is KAMLA KINDO.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Katho in?

Katho falls under the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Katho in?

Katho falls under the Ramgarh assembly constituency (AC #23) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Katho?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Katho village is 57.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Katho?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Katho village is 1007 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Katho?

12 schemes currently match residents of Katho, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Katho?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Katho village is 367057.

How big is Katho compared to other villages in Mahuadanr block?

Katho ranks 80 of 106 villages in Mahuadanr block by Census 2011 population (287 residents).

Who is the MLA of Katho?

Katho falls under Ramgarh assembly constituency (AC 23). The sitting MLA is Mamta Devi (INC).

Who is the MP for Katho?

Katho is in Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Manish Jaiswal (BJP).

What is the population of Katho in 2026?

Katho is estimated at 338 people in 2026, up about 18% from 287 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Katho in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Katho in Latehar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Katho?

KAMLA KINDO is the sarpanch of Katho gram panchayat, Mahuadanr block. See the sarpanch list of Mahuadanr block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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