Pothia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pothia Village has a population of 9.72 k (9,718) with 5.07 k (5,067) males and 4.65 k (4,651) females.The sex ratio in Pothia is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pothia Village is 1.93 k (1,927) which is 19.83% of Pothia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pothia Village is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Pothia village is listed as part of the Falka Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

9.72 k

Toatl Population

5.07 k

Male Population

4.65 k

Female Population

Pothia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pothia Village current estimated population is projected to be 11.97 k (11,970), indicating a 23.17% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.22 k, and the estimated female population is 5.75 k.

Pothia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pothia Village estimated population is projected to be 12.14 k (12,139), projecting a 24.91% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.30 k, and the estimated female population is 5.84 k.

Pothia Literacy Rate

Pothia Village has a literacy rate of 56.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pothia Village is 63.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pothia Village is 49.08 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 56.49 63.17 49.08
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.49 63.17 49.08

Pothia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pothia Village is 879 (879) with 463 (463) males and 416 (416) females, which is 9.05% of Pothia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Pothia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pothia Village is 5 (5) with 0 (0) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.05% of Pothia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pothia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 918
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 918

Pothia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Pothia Village are 1.84 k(1,835).

Pothia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pothia Village, there are about 2.90 k (2,899) workers, making up nearly 29.83% of the Pothia Village total population. Out of these, around 2.36 k (2,361) are male workers, and about 538 (538) are female workers.

Pothia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.97 k (11,970) 23.17%
2025 12.14 k (12,139) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 12.30 k (12,304) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 12.47 k (12,466) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 12.63 k (12,628) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 12.79 k (12,791) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 12.95 k (12,953) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 13.10 k (13,101) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 13.24 k (13,240) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 13.38 k (13,379) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 13.52 k (13,519) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 13.66 k (13,658) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 13.80 k (13,797) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pothia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.80 k (13,797), with a male population of 7.13 k (7,131) and a female population of 6.67 k (6,666). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Pothia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Pothia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ghoghaili Milik 66
2 Semaria Rami 2,127
3 Semaria 2,471
4 Amol 0
5 Lohni 1,032
6 Kohbara 531
7 Sabda 3,933
8 Phuldobhi 5,228
9 Pachna 0

Pothia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pothia is 9.72 k (9,718).

The estimated population of Pothia in 2024 is approximately 11.97 k (11,970).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pothia is 879 (9.05%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5 (0.05%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pothia is 56.49%, with male literacy at 63.17% and female literacy at 49.08%.

The sex ratio in Pothia is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Pothia population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.