Potha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Potha Village has a population of 3.99 k (3,988) with 2.20 k (2,202) males and 1.79 k (1,786) females.The sex ratio in Potha is 812, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potha Village is 547 (547) which is 13.72% of Potha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potha Village is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Potha village is listed as part of the Surankote Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Punch District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Potha Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Potha Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.48 k (4,478), indicating a 12.28% increased from Potha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.45 k, and the estimated female population is 2.03 k.
Potha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Potha Village estimated population is projected to be 4.51 k (4,509), projecting a 13.05% increased from Potha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.46 k, and the estimated female population is 2.05 k.
Potha Literacy Rate
Potha Village has a literacy rate of 82.04% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potha Village is 91.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potha Village is 70 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.04 | 91.68 | 70 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.04 | 91.68 | 70 |
Potha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Potha Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Potha Village.
Potha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potha Village is 262 (262) with 141 (141) males and 121 (121) females, which is 6.57% of Potha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 859 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 812 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 812 |
Potha Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Potha Village are 736 (736).
Potha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Potha Village, there are about 1.23 k (1,231) workers, making up nearly 30.87% of the Potha Village total population. Out of these, around 1.12 k (1,117) are male workers, and about 114 (114) are female workers.
Potha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.48 k (4,478) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.51 k (4,509) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.54 k (4,539) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.57 k (4,569) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.60 k (4,599) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.63 k (4,629) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.66 k (4,656) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.68 k (4,681) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.71 k (4,706) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.73 k (4,731) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.76 k (4,756) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.78 k (4,781) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Potha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.78 k (4,781), with a male population of 2.59 k (2,586) and a female population of 2.19 k (2,191). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Potha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Potha Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohra Bachhai | 4,606 |
| 2 | Lathung | 938 |
| 3 | Dundhak | 1,820 |
| 4 | Lassana | 4,250 |
| 5 | Sanei | 5,821 |
| 6 | Samote | 740 |
| 7 | Kalar Kattal | 3,683 |
| 8 | Pamrote | 3,070 |
| 9 | Gaunthal | 4,091 |
| 10 | Sangla | 5,159 |