Potanga Population in 2025
In 2025, Potanga Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.44 k (3,435), indicating a 22.32% increased from Potanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 k, and the estimated female population is 1.70 k.
Potanga Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Potanga Village estimated population is projected to be 3.48 k (3,475), projecting a 23.73% increased from Potanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.76 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.
Potanga Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Potanga Village has a population of 2.81 k (2,808) with 1.43 k (1,427) males and 1.38 k (1,381) females.The sex ratio in Potanga is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potanga Village is 551 (551) which is 19.62% of Potanga Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potanga Village is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Potanga village is listed as part of the Barkagaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hazaribagh District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Potanga Literacy Rate
Potanga Village has a literacy rate of 46.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potanga Village is 56.06 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potanga Village is 36.94 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potanga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46.52 | 56.06 | 36.94 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 46.52 | 56.06 | 36.94 |
Potanga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potanga Village is 148 (148) with 74 (74) males and 74 (74) females, which is 5.27% of Potanga Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Potanga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potanga Village is 2.33 k (2,326) with 1.18 k (1,178) males and 1.15 k (1,148) females, which is 82.83% of Potanga Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potanga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Potanga Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Potanga Village are 546 (546).
Potanga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Potanga Village, there are about 1.06 k (1,057) workers, making up nearly 37.64% of the Potanga Village total population. Out of these, around 661 (661) are male workers, and about 396 (396) are female workers.
Potanga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.44 k (3,435) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.48 k (3,475) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.51 k (3,513) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.55 k (3,551) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.59 k (3,589) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.63 k (3,627) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.66 k (3,661) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.69 k (3,694) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.73 k (3,727) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.76 k (3,760) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.79 k (3,793) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.83 k (3,825) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Potanga Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.83 k (3,825), with a male population of 1.93 k (1,926) and a female population of 1.90 k (1,900). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Potanga Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Potanga Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kounsi | 241 |
| 2 | Lurunga | 1,194 |
| 3 | Chano | 1,286 |
| 4 | Ronhe Alias Paseria | 1,208 |
| 5 | Aswa | 1,142 |
| 6 | Jarjara | 2,276 |
| 7 | Garsula | 2,753 |