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”’Katihar”’ is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of [[Bihar]] in India. It is the regional |
”’Katihar”’ is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of [[Bihar]] in India. It is the regional of [[Katihar district]]. It is one of the important cities of Bihar. Also it a main Delhi – Guwahati railway line. |
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Latest revision as of 18:07, 24 August 2023
City in Bihar, India
Katihar is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of Bihar in India. It is the regional headquarters of Katihar district. It is one of the important cities of Bihar. Also it is a main stop on the Delhi – Guwahati railway line.
History[edit]
Katihar is a part of the Mithila region.[4] Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by Indo-Aryan peoples who established the Mithila Kingdom (also called Kingdom of the Videhas).[5]
During the late Vedic period (c. 1100–500 BCE), Kingdom of the Videhas became one of the major political and cultural centers of South Asia, along with Kuru and Pañcāla. The kings of the Kingdom of the Videhas were called Janakas.[6] The Mithila Kingdom was later incorporated into the Vajjika League, which had its capital in the city of Vaishali, which is also in Mithila.[7] Later it was dominated by Chaudhary family who were the biggest landlord of Kosi commissionery and holds approximately 15,000 acres of land in Katihar district and 8,500 acres in Purnia district.
The founder of Chaudhary family was Taj Ali Chaudhary and his four sons Chaudhary Khuda baksh, Chaudhary Qadir baksh, Khan Bahadur Chaudhary Mohammad baksh and Elahi baksh.
Transport[edit]
Road[edit]
Katihar is connected through road network to the neighbouring cities of Bihar. Interstate bus services are not available. A highway 
NH 131A, however, connects it to Purnia, from where 
NH 27, 
NH 231 and 
NH 31 passes through or starts through.
Air[edit]
The nearest airport is located at Purnia Airport near Purnea (30 km), but it is an airforce station.
The nearest commercial airport is located at Bagdogra Airport (160 km) near Siliguri (West Bengal). However, recently the government has announced to open an air force base airport in Chunapur, Purnea to be allowed to use for commercial use. However, it is not operational yet.
Rail[edit]
Katihar Junction is a major strategic Railway Junction under Northeast Frontier Railways which connects North East India with the rest of India.[citation needed]
Education[edit]
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Katihar has many education institutions, including:
- Government colleges
- Other important institutes
Demographics[edit]
As per the 2011 census, Katihar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 240,565.[24] Katihar Urban Agglomeration includes Katihar (municipal corporation plus outgrowth) and Katihar Railway Colony (outgrowth).[25] 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.[26] Katihar is at 193rd rank in terms of its population among the top 200 cities of India as per the 2011 census.
Religion[edit]
Hinduism is major religion in Katihar city with 185.196 Hindus (76.9%), 53.213 Muslims (22.1%). Other religions includes 794 Christians (0.33%), 373 Sikhs (0.15%), 221 Jains (0.09%), 70 Buddhists (0.03%) and 960 (0.4%) did not stated.[27]
Climate[edit]
The climate of Katihar is nearly moderate with widespread rainfall during the monsoons sometimes bringing flood to the adjoining rural areas of the Katihar District.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ “KATIHAR”. Cseindia.org. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ Kumari, Arunima (19 January 2021). Encyclopedia of Bihar: Encyclopedia of Bihar: Uncovering the Rich Heritage and History by Arunima Kumari. Prabhat Prakashan. ISBN 9789350483909.
- ^ Katihar
- ^ “Bihar assembly elections 2020: BJP eyes winning push from Mithila | Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 Election News – Times of India”. The Times of India. 25 September 2020.
- ^ Michael Witzel (1989), Tracing the Vedic dialects in Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes ed. Caillat, Paris, pages 13, 17 116–124, 141–143
- ^ Witzel, M. (1989). “Tracing the Vedic dialects”. In Caillat, C. (ed.). Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes. Paris: Fondation…
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