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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
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'''Katihar''' is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of [[Bihar]]  in [[India]]. It is the regional headquarter of [[Katihar district]]. It is one of the larger cities of Bihar and is known all over Northeast India for its highly strategic railway junction.
'''Katihar''' is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of [[Bihar]]  in India. It is the regional headquarter of [[Katihar district]]. It is one of the important cities of Bihar. Also it's a main route of Delhi - Guwahati railway line.


==History==
==History==
Katihar is a part of the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]].<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/elections/assembly-elections/bihar/bihar-assembly-elections-2020-bjp-eyes-winning-push-from-mithila/amp_articleshow/78314749.cms</ref> Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by [[Indo-Aryan peoples]] who established the [[Mithila Kingdom]] (also called Kingdom of the Videhas).<ref>[[Michael Witzel]] (1989), ''Tracing the Vedic dialects in Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes'' ed. Caillat, Paris, pages 13, 17 116–124, 141–143</ref>
Katihar is a part of the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.timesofindia.com/elections/assembly-elections/bihar/bihar-assembly-elections-2020-bjp-eyes-winning-push-from-mithila/amp_articleshow/78314749.cms | title=Bihar assembly elections 2020: BJP eyes winning push from Mithila &#124; Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 Election News - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref> Mithila first gained prominence after being settled by [[Indo-Aryan peoples]] who established the [[Mithila Kingdom]] (also called Kingdom of the Videhas).<ref>[[Michael Witzel]] (1989), ''Tracing the Vedic dialects in Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes'' ed. Caillat, Paris, pages 13, 17 116–124, 141–143</ref>


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 [[Janaka]]s.<ref>{{cite book |author=Witzel, M. |author-link=Michael Witzel |year=1989 |chapter=Tracing the Vedic dialects |title=Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes |location=Paris |editor1-last=Caillat |editor1-first=C. |pages=141–143 |publisher=Fondation Hugot}}</ref> The Mithila Kingdom was later incorporated into the [[Vajji]] confederacy, which had its capital in the city of [[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]], which is also in Mithila.<ref>{{cite book |author=Hemchandra, R. |year=1972 |title=Political History of Ancient India |location=Calcutta |publisher=University of Calcutta}}</ref>
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 [[Janaka]]s.<ref>{{cite book |author=Witzel, M. |author-link=Michael Witzel |year=1989 |chapter=Tracing the Vedic dialects |title=Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes |location=Paris |editor1-last=Caillat |editor1-first=C. |pages=141–143 |publisher=Fondation Hugot}}</ref> The Mithila Kingdom was later incorporated into the [[Vajjika League]], which had its capital in the city of [[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]], which is also in Mithila.<ref>{{cite book |author=Hemchandra, R. |year=1972 |title=Political History of Ancient India |location=Calcutta |publisher=University of Calcutta}}</ref> Later it was dominated by Chaudhary family who were the biggest landlord of kosi commisionery and holds approx 15000 acre land in katihar district and 8500 acre 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. [[Lalyahi]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
===Road===
===Road===
 
Katihar is connected through road network to the neighbouring cities of Bihar. Interstate bus services are not available. A highway {{jct|NH|131A|country=IND}}, however, connects it to [[Purnia]], from where {{jct|NH|27|country=IND}}, {{jct|NH|231|country=IND}} and {{jct|NH|31|country=IND}} passes through or starts through.
Katihar is not so well connected through road network to the neighbouring cities of Bihar and other neighbouring states due to its interior location. An excellent Highway {{jct|NH|131A|country=IND}}, however, connects it to [[Purnia]], from where {{jct|NH|27|country=IND}}, {{jct|NH|231|country=IND}} and {{jct|NH|31|country=IND}} passes through or starts through.


===Air===
===Air===
The nearest airport is located at [[Purnia Airport]] near [[Purnea]] (30&nbsp;km), but it is a airforce station.
The nearest airport is located at [[Purnia Airport]] near [[Purnea]] (30&nbsp;km), but it is an airforce station.
The nearest commercial airport is located at [[Bagdogra Airport]] (160&nbsp;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.
The nearest commercial airport is located at [[Bagdogra Airport]] (160&nbsp;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===
===Rail===
[[Katihar Junction railway station|Katihar Junction]] is a major strategic Railway Junction under [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]] which connects North East India with the rest of India.
[[Katihar Junction railway station|Katihar Junction]] is a major strategic Railway Junction under [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]] which connects North East India with the rest of India.{{Citation needed|date= December 2021}}


==Education==
==Education==
{{unreferenced section|date=July 2014}}
{{Main|List of institutions of higher education in Bihar}}
{{Main|List of institutions of higher education in Bihar}}
[[File:Katihar Ramakrishna Mission (front view) 2014-07-24 22-55.jpg|thumb|Katihar Ramakrishna Mission]]
[[File:Katihar Ramakrishna Mission (front view) 2014-07-24 22-55.jpg|thumb|Katihar Ramakrishna Mission]]
Katihar has many education institutions. Some [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] schools in city are:
Katihar has many education institutions, including:
 
{{Cleanup list|date=July 2022}}
* Katihar Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir (estd. in 1951; the oldest surviving school of Katihar; it used to be under WBBSE; now affiliated with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]])<ref>https://www.rkmkatihar.org/</ref>
* [[Katihar Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir]] (estd. in 1951; it used to be under WBBSE; now affiliated with [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rkmkatihar.org/ |title=Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Katihar |access-date=2 March 2020 |archive-date=20 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220115259/http://www.rkmkatihar.org/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Scottish Public School<ref>http://scottishpublicschool.in/</ref>
* [[Colonels Academy]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://colonelsacademy.in/|title=Colonels Acadamey – Every Child has Potential|website=Colonelsacademy.in|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
* kendriya Vidyalaya<ref>http://kvkatihar.org.in/</ref>
* [[International School of East India]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://isei.in/|title=Home |website=Isei.in|date=29 April 2022|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
* Hari Shankar Nayak High School
* [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nrj7017.github.io/jnvk/|title = JNV Katihar|website=Nrj7017.github.io}}</ref>
*  International School of East India<ref>http://isei.in/</ref>  
* [[Kendriya Vidyalaya, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kvkatihar.org.in/ |title=Kendriya Vidyalaya |access-date=26 April 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426185551/http://kvkatihar.org.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Manipal public school<ref>http://www.icbse.com/schools/manipal-public-school/330526</ref>  
* [[Manipal public school]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.icbse.com/schools/manipal-public-school/330526 | title=Manipal Public School, Katihar - Reviews, Address, Fees and Admissions 2022|website=Icbse.com }}</ref>
*  Netaji Vidyamandir
* [[SBP Vidya Vihar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sbpvidyaviharkatihar.com/|title=Welcome to S.B.P. Vidya Vihar S.B.P. Vidya Vihar Katihar |website=Spvidyaviharkatihar.com|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
*  AAM Children's Academy
* [[Scottish Public School, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://scottishpublicschool.in/|title=Welcome to Scottish Public School|website=Scottishpublicschool.in|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
*  Children's happy home
*  Katihar English School
*  Don Bosco
* [[Ramakrishna Mission]] Sarada Vidyamandir
*  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Katihar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nrj7017.github.io/jnvk/|title = JNV Katihar}}</ref>
* Colonels Academy<ref>https://colonelsacademy.in/</ref>
* SBP Vidya Vihar<ref>http://sbpvidyaviharkatihar.com/</ref>
* KidZee<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kidzee.com/bihar/katihar/best-play-school-katihar|title = Best Play School and Preschool in Katihar,Bihar– Kidzee}}</ref>
*  The Maheshwari Academy
*  Katihar High School
*  Zila School
*  M.T.A Islamia +2 School
*  Rajiv Shiksha Niketan
*  Meadowland Montessori school


Government colleges:
;Government colleges:
{{Cleanup list|date=July 2022}}
* [[D.S. College, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ww12.dspgcollege.org/|title=dspgcollege.org|website=12.dspgcollege.org|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
* [[Govt. Polytechnic, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.govtpolykatihar.in/ |title=::Welcome to Govt. Polytechnic Katihar, Bihar :: |access-date=26 April 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426185552/http://www.govtpolykatihar.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[K.B Jha College, Katihar]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kbjhacollegekatihar.com/ |title=Welcome to K.B. Jha College |access-date=26 April 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426185551/http://www.kbjhacollegekatihar.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[M J M Mahila College]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mjmmahilacollege.com/|title=เว็บหวยที่จ่ายแพงที่สุด พันทิป|website=Mjmmahilacollege.com|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
* [[Sita Ram Chamaria College]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.srcdcollege.com/|title=Welcome to Sita Ram Chamaria Degree College Katihar &#124; Sita Ram Chamaria Degree College|website=Srcdcollege.com|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>


*  D.S. College, Katihar<ref>http://www.dspgcollege.org/</ref>
;Other important institutes:
*   K.B Jha College, Katihar<ref>http://www.kbjhacollegekatihar.com/</ref>
* [[Katihar Medical College and Hospital]] (KMCH), a private medical college in Katihar City suburbs, recognized by the [[Medical Council of India]] (MCI),<ref>{{cite web|title=Katihar Medical College|url=http://www.kmckatihar.org/ |publisher=[[Katihar Medical College]] |access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref>
*  Govt. Polytechnic, Katihar<ref>http://www.govtpolykatihar.in/</ref>
* [[Purnea University]]
* Katihar College Of Engineering, Katihar
* [[Suryadeo Law College]], Katihar<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://suryadeolawcollege.com/|title=Suryadeo Law College, Katihar &#124; Law College in Katihar &#124; Law College in Bihar|website=Suryadeolawcollege.com|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
*  Sita Ram Chamaria College<ref>http://www.srcdcollege.com/</ref>
{{Cleanup list|date=July 2022}}
*  M J M Mahila College<ref>https://mjmmahilacollege.com/</ref>
* [[Maharshi Menhi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital]], Katihar<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmhmch.org/|title=Welcome To Maharshi Menhi Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital|website=Mmhmch.org|access-date=30 June 2022}}</ref>
 
Other important institutes:
*[[Purnia University]]
* Katihar Medical College & Hospital, Katihar<ref>http://kmckatihar.org/</ref>
* Maharshi Menhi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Katihar<ref>http://www.mmhmch.org/</ref>
* [[Suryadeo Law College]], Katihar<ref>http://suryadeolawcollege.com/</ref>
* A.M.Ashari Educational & Welfare Trust, Katihar
 
===Katihar Medical College===
[[Katihar Medical College and Hospital]] (KMCH) is a private medical college located in Katihar City suburbs and is recognized by the [[Medical Council of India]] (MCI),<ref>{{cite web|title=Katihar Medical College|url=http://www.kmckatihar.org/ |publisher=[[Katihar Medical College]] |access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref> one of the few medical schools in the [[Seemanchal]] region. It was established in 1987 and has been instrumental in providing medical care to the local people. The institute offers courses in MBBS and MD in different fields including biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, general medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


As per the 2011 census, Katihar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 240,565.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2012-04-16 }}</ref> Katihar Urban Agglomeration includes Katihar (municipal corporation plus outgrowth) and Katihar Railway Colony (outgrowth).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title = Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011|access-date = 2012-04-16 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2012-04-16}}</ref> Katihar is at 193th rank in terms of its population among the [[List of most populous cities in India|top 200 cities of India]] as per the 2011 census.
As per the 2011 census, Katihar Urban Agglomeration had a population of 240,565.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2012-04-16 }}</ref> Katihar Urban Agglomeration includes Katihar (municipal corporation plus outgrowth) and Katihar Railway Colony (outgrowth).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title = Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011|access-date = 2012-04-16 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf | title = Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 2012-04-16}}</ref> Katihar is at 193rd rank in terms of its population among the [[List of most populous cities in India|top 200 cities of India]] as per the 2011 census.


[[Hindi]], [[Urdu]], [[Maithili language|Maithili]], [[Angika]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]] and Surjapuri are the main languages spoken in Katihar.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}
=== Religion ===
 
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|title=Religion in Katihar city (2011)
Most people read ''[[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan]]'', ''[[Dainik Jagran]]'', ''Dainik Bhaskar'', and ''The Telegraph''. Bengali newspapers are also available for Bengali readers. KBC News broadcasts the local news on television. People tune into [[All India Radio]] for national news.
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{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|DarkOrange|76.90}}
{{bar percent|[[Islam]]|Green|22.10}}
{{bar percent|Others|Black|1.00}}}}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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Katihar City Population 2022 - Sex Ratio, Population Density, Literacy |url=https://www.indiacensus.net/city/katihar |access-date=2022-07-11 |website=www.indiacensus.net |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Climate==
==Climate==
[[File:Katihar weather.jpg|thumb|]]
[[File:Katihar weather.jpg|thumb|]]


The climate of Katihar is nearly moderate with widespread rainfall during the [[monsoon]]s sometimes bringing flood to the adjoining rural areas of the [[Katihar District]].
The climate of Katihar is nearly moderate with widespread rainfall during the [[monsoon]]s sometimes bringing flood to the adjoining rural areas of the [[Katihar District]].{{Citation needed|date= December 2021}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons|Katihar}}
 
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*[https://archive.is/20140806075344/http://districtcourts.nic.in/ecourts/Patna/Katihar/Katihar.php District Court, Katihar]
*[https://archive.today/20140806075344/http://districtcourts.nic.in/ecourts/Patna/Katihar/Katihar.php District Court, Katihar]


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This article is about the municipal corporation in India. For its namesake district, see Katihar district.
Katihar
City
Katihar Junction
Katihar Junction
Katihar is located in Bihar
Katihar
Katihar
Location in Bihar
Katihar is located in India
Katihar
Katihar
Location in India
Coordinates: 25°32′N 87°35′E / 25.53°N 87.58°E / 25.53; 87.58
CountryIndia
StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
Urban AgglomerationKatihar
Government
 • BodyKatihar Municipal Corporation
Area
[1]
 • Total33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total240,565
 • Rank117
DemonymKatiharites
Languages
 • MainMaithili[2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
854105 (Katihar)[3]
Vehicle registrationBR-39
Lok Sabha constituencyKatihar
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKatihar
Websitekatihar.bih.nic.in

Katihar is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of Bihar in India. It is the regional headquarter of Katihar district. It is one of the important cities of Bihar. Also it's a main route of Delhi - Guwahati railway line.

History

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 commisionery and holds approx 15000 acre land in katihar district and 8500 acre 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. Lalyahi

Transport

Road

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

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

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

Main article: List of institutions of higher education in Bihar
Katihar Ramakrishna Mission

Katihar has many education institutions, including:

Government colleges
Other important institutes

Demographics

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

Religion in Katihar city (2011)
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 76.90%
Islam
 
 22.10%
Others
 
 1.00%

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "KATIHAR". Cseindia.org. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  2. ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=18MwBQAAQBAJ&dq=katihar+maithili&pg=PA138
  3. ↑ Katihar
  4. ↑ "Bihar assembly elections 2020: BJP eyes winning push from Mithila | Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 Election News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ↑ Michael Witzel (1989), Tracing the Vedic dialects in Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes ed. Caillat, Paris, pages 13, 17 116–124, 141–143
  6. ↑ Witzel, M. (1989). "Tracing the Vedic dialects". In Caillat, C. (ed.). Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes. Paris: Fondation Hugot. pp. 141–143.
  7. ↑ Hemchandra, R. (1972). Political History of Ancient India. Calcutta: University of Calcutta.
  8. ↑ "Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Katihar". Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Colonels Acadamey – Every Child has Potential". Colonelsacademy.in. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "Home". Isei.in. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  11. ↑ "JNV Katihar". Nrj7017.github.io.
  12. ↑ "Kendriya Vidyalaya". Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  13. ↑ "Manipal Public School, Katihar - Reviews, Address, Fees and Admissions 2022". Icbse.com.
  14. ↑ "Welcome to S.B.P. Vidya Vihar S.B.P. Vidya Vihar Katihar". Spvidyaviharkatihar.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  15. ↑ "Welcome to Scottish Public School". Scottishpublicschool.in. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  16. ↑ "dspgcollege.org". 12.dspgcollege.org. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  17. ↑ "::Welcome to Govt. Polytechnic Katihar, Bihar ::". Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  18. ↑ "Welcome to K.B. Jha College". Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  19. ↑ "เว็บหวยที่จ่ายแพงที่สุด พันทิป". Mjmmahilacollege.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  20. ↑ "Welcome to Sita Ram Chamaria Degree College Katihar | Sita Ram Chamaria Degree College". Srcdcollege.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  21. ↑ "Katihar Medical College". Katihar Medical College. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  22. ↑ "Suryadeo Law College, Katihar | Law College in Katihar | Law College in Bihar". Suryadeolawcollege.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  23. ↑ "Welcome To Maharshi Menhi Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital". Mmhmch.org. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  24. ↑ "Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  25. ↑ "Constituents of urban Agglomerations Having Population 1 Lakh & above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  26. ↑ "Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  27. ↑ "Katihar City Population 2022 - Sex Ratio, Population Density, Literacy". www.indiacensus.net. Retrieved 11 July 2022.

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