MGNREGA data for KATIHAR, BIHAR

District-wise indicators for MGNREGA (Ministry of Rural Development programme). Figures below are taken from the synced row for this district in DeshSeva; units follow the published field definitions.

Last synced to DeshSeva: · Reporting period in table: 2025-2026 · Feb

Indicator Value
Period (financial year) 2025-2026
Month (as reported) Feb
State code 5
District code 524
Approved labour budget 7,639,337
Average wage rate per day per person (INR) 255.50
Average days of employment per household 35
Total households worked 167,286
Total individuals worked 193,082
Total active job cards 323,044
Total active workers 420,038
Job cards issued 710,703
Total workers 957,415
Works taken up 50,281
Completed works 18,739
Ongoing works 31,542
Person-days of central liability (so far) 5,937,464
Women person-days 3,586,969
SC person-days 744,292
ST person-days 299,716
SC workers (against active workers) 53,832
ST workers (against active workers) 20,641
Differently abled persons worked 236
HHs completed 100 days of wage employment 1,565
Wages (crore / as per source) 15,170.34
Material and skilled wages 6,020.46
Total expenditure 21,249.15
Administrative expenditure 58.35
Category B works (%) 82
Expenditure on agriculture & allied works (%) 61.06
NRM expenditure (%) 60.10
Payments generated within 15 days (%) 100.86
Remarks NA

Frequently asked questions

How many MGNREGA person-days did KATIHAR generate?
KATIHAR generated approximately 59.37 lakh person-days of MGNREGA wage employment in 2025-2026 (Feb).
What is the average MGNREGA wage in KATIHAR?
The average MGNREGA wage rate per day per person in KATIHAR was ₹255.50 in 2025-2026 (Feb), as reported in the official district indicators.
How many households worked under MGNREGA in KATIHAR?
1.67 lakh households were active under MGNREGA in KATIHAR during 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 1,565 households completed the full 100 days of wage employment.
What share of MGNREGA work in KATIHAR went to women?
Women accounted for approximately 60.4% of MGNREGA person-days in KATIHAR during 2025-2026 (Feb) — a key gender-inclusion indicator tracked by the Ministry of Rural Development.
How many MGNREGA works were taken up in KATIHAR?
KATIHAR reported 50,281 works taken up under MGNREGA in 2025-2026 (Feb). Of these, 18,739 works were completed.
Where can I apply for an MGNREGA job card in KATIHAR?
Eligible adult members of rural households in KATIHAR, BIHAR can apply for an MGNREGA job card at the Gram Panchayat office or via the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.
Where does the MGNREGA data for KATIHAR come from?
Figures are sourced from the Ministry of Rural Development's public NREGA dataset (data.gov.in), refreshed periodically by DeshSeva. For real-time queries, refer to the official NREGA portal at nrega.nic.in.

Official programme information: NREGA portal (nrega.nic.in).