Katihar | |
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City | |
Location in Bihar | |
Coordinates: 25°32′N 87°35′E / 25.53°N 87.58°E | |
Country | India |
State | Bihar |
District | Katihar |
Urban Agglomeration | Katihar |
Government | |
• Body | Katihar Municipal Corporation |
Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 240,565 |
• Rank | 117 |
Demonym | Katiharites |
Languages | |
• Main | Maithili[2] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 854105 (Katihar)[3] |
Vehicle registration | BR-39 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Katihar |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Katihar |
Website | katihar |
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. It is also a main stop on the Barauni–Guwahati line.