Katihar Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Katihar in 2025 | 3,790,878 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,975,571 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,815,307 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 3,071,029 |
| Male Population | 1,600,430 |
| Female Population | 1,470,599 |
| Area (km2) | 3,057 |
| Density/km2 | 1,005 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 919 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 961 |
| Literates | 1,280,190 |
| Male Literates | 762,256 |
| Female Literates | 517,934 |
| Average Literacy | 52.24% |
| Male Literacy | 59.36% |
| Female Literacy | 44.39% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 620,332 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 316,391 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 303,941 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 20.20% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 19.77% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 20.67% |
Katihar Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,684,589 |
54.85% |
2,079,457 |
| Muslims | 1,365,645 |
44.47% |
1,685,752 |
| Christian | 8,659 |
0.28% |
10,689 |
| Sikh | 2,754 |
0.09% |
3,400 |
| Buddhist | 212 |
0.01% |
262 |
| Jain | 507 |
0.02% |
626 |
| Not Stated | 6,522 |
0.21% |
8,051 |
| Others | 2,141 |
0.07% |
2,643 |
| Total | 3,071,029 |
100.00% |
3,790,878 |
City/Metros in Katihar District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Katihar (Municipal Corporation) | 226,261 | 279,297 |