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On
June, 26, 1964, Katrasgarh, an important centre of Coal
business in the district of Dhanbad, saw a new sun
smiling at it – Katras College Katrasgarh was
established, It was the result of the collective effort
of the people of the town that is why it was name after
the town itself, -- Katras College, Katrasgarh. It was
an act, inspired by the noblest of all human desires –
to ensure higher education for the future generations.
So it adopted co- education from the day of its
establishment .
Katras
College began to grow and develop slowly but steadily.
It was granted permanent affiliation by Ranchi
University, Ranchi on June’ 2, 1969. It was registered
with the UGC Under Section 2(f) , vide UGC letter no. F
-13-10/69 (CD) dt. 10.03.1972, and under 12 (B) on
17.06.1972.
Katras College, Katrasgarh, to develop rapidly when Dr.
K. P. S. Choudhary, a great scholar - teacher of
Philosophy and an eminent educationist, joined as the
Principal on 01.08.1972. The College made a name for
itself as a center of quality education. He also
established Commerce faculty. The College began to make
its marks in the field of games and sports also.
The
College was declared a constituent unit of Ranchi
University, Ranchi, vide RU letter no. P/21-370409 dt.
10.03.1980. The people of Katrasgarh remember Dr.
Choudhary with love and respect.
Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag was created on 17
September, 1992, and Katras College, Katrasgarh become
its constituent Unit At. Present, it is managed and
maintained by Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag.
A
golden period in the history of Katras College,
Katrasgarh began on 14.02.2004. when Dr. (Late) S. N.
Singh joined the College as the Principal. The people of
Katrasgarh always remember Dr. S. N. Singh with great
love and respect. He was a great administrator and a
true leader. He worked ceaselessly for the development
of the College. His efforts bore fruit and Katras
College, Katrasgarh got its own buildings the College
building is a symbol of Dr. Singh’s devotion to the
College Dr. Singh retired from service on 30.06.2010 but
he is still here in the heart of everyone at Katras.
Katras College, Katrasgarh is still the only constituent
College in Baghmara Assembly Constituency. So it serves
a very large population. At present, 8740 students are
enrolled in Degree Classes in the three faculties of
Arts, Commerce and Science for the session 2014 – 2015
and almost 50% of them are girls. At the same time, the
College imparts education to 3040 Inter students of
Arts, Science and Commerce. Hence Katras College,
Katrasgarh, at present, has 11,780 students.
The
College faces the challenge of improving its
infrastructure. It also requires teachers in every
Department.
The
challenges are there but the staff members of the
College are determined to take the College to new
heights of glory. It is proved by the fact that the
College has been performing very well in games and
sports also. In 2014 its has four Gold Medalists :-
1. SONI KUMARI
---- Archery
2. RAHUL KUMAR
---- Men’s
Javelin Throw
3. KAPIL DEO SHARMA
---- Men’s Hammer Throw
4. PRIYANKA KUMARI
---- Women’s Hammer Throw
Katras
College, Katrasgarh has every reason to feel proud of
its students who have achieved great glory in both
education and sports. It not only teaches but also
builds the personality of its students.
Its
achievements inspire it to strive for greater glory and
so, the College is determined to touch new heights. The
Principal and the staff are devoted to their duties for
the development of this College.
Dr.P.K.Jha
Principal
Katras
College, Katrasgarh
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