Pothia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pothia Tehsil has a population of 2.62 Lac (2,62,494) with 1.36 Lac (1,35,774) males and 1.27 Lac (1,26,720) 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 Tehsil is 53.56 k (53,557) which is 20.4% of Pothia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pothia Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pothia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kishanganj District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Pothia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pothia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,23,306), indicating a 23.17% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Pothia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pothia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.28 Lac (3,27,884), projecting a 24.91% increased from Pothia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Pothia Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Pothia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.94 Lac (1,93,594), accounting for 73.75% of the Pothia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.00 Lac (1,00,079), and the Muslim female population is around 93.52 k (93,515).
Pothia Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Pothia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 67.72 k (67,717), accounting for 25.8% of the Pothia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 35.10 k (35,095), and the Hindu female population is around 32.62 k (32,622).
Pothia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,93,594 | 73.75% |
| Hindu | 67,717 | 25.8% |
| Christian | 777 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 351 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPothia Urban Population
The Urban population of Pothia Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pothia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Pothia Rural Population
The Rural population of Pothia Tehsil is 2.62 Lac (2,62,494), with 1.36 Lac (1,35,774) being males and 1.27 Lac (1,26,720) being females, making up 100% of the Pothia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Pothia Literacy Rate
Pothia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pothia Tehsil is 59.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pothia Tehsil is 42.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pothia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Pothia Tehsil, it is around 51.26%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pothia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51.26 | 59.01 | 42.91 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 51.26 | 59.01 | 42.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pothia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 49.94 | 56.74 | 42.61 |
| Hindu | 54.86 | 65.16 | 43.69 |
| Christian | 56.31 | 66.23 | 46.84 |
| Religion not stated | 63.82 | 77.95 | 48.74 |
Pothia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pothia Tehsil is 9.67 k (9,671) with 5.00 k (5,001) males and 4.67 k (4,670) females, which is 3.68% of Pothia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Pothia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pothia Tehsil is 17.17 k (17,170) with 8.74 k (8,743) males and 8.43 k (8,427) females, which is 6.54% of Pothia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pothia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pothia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 935 |
| Hindu | 930 |
| Christian | 998 |
| Religion not stated | 940 |
Pothia Area & Households
The Total Area of Pothia Tehsil is 353.49 Square KM, with a population density of 743 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Pothia Tehsil are 149.The Total Number of households in Pothia Tehsil are 52.70 k(52,702).
Pothia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pothia Tehsil, there are about 85.72 k (85,722) workers, making up nearly 32.66% of the Pothia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.34 k (65,335) are male workers, and about 20.39 k (20,387) are female workers.
Pothia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,306) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,884) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,345) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,721) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,097) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,473) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.50 Lac (3,49,849) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,866) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,623) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,381) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,138) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,896) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,653) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pothia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.73 Lac (3,72,653), with a male population of 1.91 Lac (1,91,065) and a female population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,617). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Pothia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.