Pothia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pothia Village has a population of 4.66 k (4,664) with 2.41 k (2,412) males and 2.25 k (2,252) females.The sex ratio in Pothia is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pothia Village is 854 (854) which is 18.31% of Pothia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pothia Village is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pothia village is listed as part of the Sikti Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Araria District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Pothia Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Pothia Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.83 k (5,826), indicating a 24.91% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.00 k, and the estimated female population is 2.83 k.
Pothia Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Pothia Village estimated population is projected to be 5.91 k (5,906), projecting a 26.61% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.04 k, and the estimated female population is 2.87 k.
Pothia Literacy Rate
Pothia Village has a literacy rate of 58.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pothia Village is 69.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pothia Village is 46.17 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pothia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.16 | 69.24 | 46.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 58.16 | 69.24 | 46.17 |
Pothia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pothia Village is 601 (601) with 307 (307) males and 294 (294) females, which is 12.89% of Pothia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Pothia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Pothia Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Pothia Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pothia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Pothia Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Pothia Village are 954 (954).
Pothia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pothia Village, there are about 1.57 k (1,566) workers, making up nearly 33.58% of the Pothia Village total population. Out of these, around 1.19 k (1,192) are male workers, and about 374 (374) are female workers.
Pothia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.83 k (5,826) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.91 k (5,906) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.98 k (5,983) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.06 k (6,061) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.14 k (6,139) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.22 k (6,217) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.29 k (6,288) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.36 k (6,355) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.42 k (6,422) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.49 k (6,488) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.56 k (6,555) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.62 k (6,622) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pothia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.62 k (6,622), with a male population of 3.40 k (3,395) and a female population of 3.23 k (3,228). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Pothia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.
Pothia Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darhua | 5,033 |
| 2 | Bairgachhi | 3,022 |
| 3 | Sohagmara | 1,660 |
| 4 | Karahbari | 2,017 |
| 5 | Benga | 1,808 |
| 6 | Ramnagar | 2,237 |
| 7 | Pipra | 1,266 |
| 8 | Belbari | 931 |