# Katkar, Thane (Maharashtra) – Town Population, History & Facts

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Town · Thane, Maharashtra 

# Katkar

Katkar is a town in Palghar sub-district of Thane district, Maharashtra (census town). The 2011 Census counted **11,398 people** in 2,852 households. Literacy was 84.6%.

- 11,398people (2011)
- 2,852households
- 84.6%literacy
- 774females per 1,000 males

## Population of Katkar

■ Katkar · ■ Thane urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****84.6%**

**88.6%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****774**

**865

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****888**

**911

Working population ****39.6%**

**39.0%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Katkar

Of every 100 households in Katkar in 2011, 91 had electricity, 83 a toilet at home and 66 cooked with LPG; 72 had a mobile phone, 22 a two-wheeler and 2 a car.

■ Katkar · ■ Thane urban average

Electricity for lighting ****91%**

**98%

Toilet within the home ****83%**

**74%

No toilet (open defecation) ****15%**

**4%

Tap water ****59%**

**94%

Drinking water within premises ****85%**

**82%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****66%**

**77%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****10%**

**5%

Use banking services ****65%**

**79%

Television ****63%**

**81%

Mobile phone ****72%**

**83%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**13%

Two-wheeler ****22%**

**22%

Car / jeep / van ****2%**

**8%

None of these assets ****7%**

**5%

Own their home ****50%**

**68%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Katkar work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,783 (84%) · **■** Household industry 152 (3%) · **■** Farming 84 (2%) · **■** Marginal 494 (11%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Katkar changed?

From 6,108 in 2001 to 11,398 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Katkar in numbers and road distances

- Density5,728 per km²
- Growth 2001–201186.6%
- Annual rainfall1,851 mm
- Temperature range12 °C to 37 °C

### Road distances

- Greater Mumbai (state capital)120 km by road
- Thane (district HQ)150 km by road
- Vasai-Virar CITY (city of 1 lakh+)59 km by road
- Vasai-Virar CITY (city of 5 lakh+)59 km by road
- Boisar (railway station)2 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Katkar

### Civic services

- Pucca roads25 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets2,100
- Water storage300 kl
- Electricity — homes1,166

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 3 private

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Katkar?11,398 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Katkar in?Thane district, Maharashtra
- What was the population of Katkar in 2001?6,108