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Katihar (Template:IPA; Template:IPA),[1] is the tenth largest city in the state of Bihar[2] in India in terms of population, Along with being one of the largest economic, educational and administrative centre in the eastern part of Bihar. The city situated in the eastern bank of Kari Kosi river.[3] It is the headquarters of Katihar district and Katihar railway division of Northeast Frontier Railway.[4] Historically, it was an important metre gauge railway station in the Bengal Presidency that linked North India with the regions of North Bengal and Northeast India.[5][6] The main railway station of the city is Katihar Junction, a very important railway station on the Guwahati - Barauni railway line.[7]
Transport
Road
Katihar is connected through road network
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Air
The nearest airport is located at Purnia Airport near Purnia (30 km) The nearest airport is located at Bagdogra Airport (160 km) near Siliguri (West Bengal)
Rail
Katihar Junction is a major strategic Railway Junction under Northeast Frontier Railway which connects North East India with the rest of India.[8]
Education
- Al-Karim University
- Katihar Engineering College
- Katihar Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), a private medical college in Katihar City suburbs, recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI),[9]
- Suryadeo Law College, Katihar[10]
Demographics
Template:Historical populations As per the 2011 census, Katihar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 240,565.[11] Katihar Urban Agglomeration includes Katihar (municipal corporation plus outgrowth) and Katihar Railway Colony (outgrowth).[12] Katihar Municipal Corporation had a total population of 225,982, out of which 119,142 were males and 106,840 were females. It had a sex ratio of 897. The population below 5 years was 31,036. The literacy rate of the 7+ population was 79.87 per cent.[13] Katihar is at 193rd rank in terms of its population among the top 200 cities of India as per the 2011 census.
Religion
Template:Bar boxHinduism is major religion in Katihar city with 185,196 Hindus (76.9%) and 53,213 Muslims (22.1%). Other religions include 794 Christians (0.33%), 373 Sikhs (0.15%), 221 Jains (0.09%), 70 Buddhists (0.03%) and 960 (0.4%) not stated.[14]
Languages
Climate
The climate of Katihar has widespread rainfall during the monsoons, sometimes bringing floods to the adjoining rural areas of the Katihar District.[15][16]
Rivers
Rivers in Katihar include:
See also
References
- ↑ सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम का आयोजन:बंगला सिर्फ बंगाली समुदाय की भाषा नहीं, देश की भाषा : सांसद. Dainik Bhaskar(15 April 2022).
- ↑ Top Cities in Bihar by Population 2024, Rana, Rajeev. Find Easy(2023-02-14). Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ↑ कारी कोसी और गंगा नदी का जलस्तर बढ़ने से निचले इलाकों में फैला बाढ़ का पानी. www.livehindustan.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ↑ Katihar Railway Division of NFR. nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ↑ [IRFCA The day the Northeast Frontier Railway was born]. www.irfca.org. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ↑ Rao, M.A. (1988). Indian Railways, New Delhi: National Book Trust, pp.42-4
- ↑ 124 Departures from Katihar NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone - Railway Enquiry, Kagyung, Biplob. indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ↑ Railways resume goods train services for North East states. The Indian Express(29 August 2017). Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ↑ Katihar Medical College. Katihar Medical College. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ↑ Suryadeo Law College, Katihar | Law College in Katihar | Law College in Bihar. Suryadeolawcollege.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ↑ Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Cities having population 1 lakh and above. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ Katihar City Population 2022 - Sex Ratio, Population Density, Literacy. www.indiacensus.net. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ↑ Bihar flood situation worsens as major rivers spate; IMD issues heavy rain alert. Hindustan Times(30 September 2024). Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ↑ Floodwaters enter four blocks in Katihar district. The Times of India(15 August 2021). Retrieved 2 October 2024.