Katihar (कटिहार) is a district in northeastern Bihar, India, with its headquarters in Katihar city. It lies near West Bengal and forms part of the wider Seemanchal region. Known for its important railway junction, fertile plains and agricultural trade, the district has strong transport and commercial links with eastern and northeastern India.
Its population includes diverse linguistic and religious communities, with Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and regional speech varieties used locally. Farming, small businesses, transport and trade support livelihoods; crops include rice, maize, wheat and jute. Katihar Junction is a prominent landmark, while the Ganges and other rivers shape the district’s landscape, farming patterns and settlement.
Common civic concerns include seasonal flooding, riverbank erosion, drainage and reliable road connections. Residents also care about healthcare, school quality, sanitation, safe drinking water and electricity. Agricultural support, employment opportunities and better public services matter across both the urban centre and rural communities.