Potka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Potka Tehsil has a population of 2.00 Lac (1,99,612) with 99.92 k (99,918) males and 99.69 k (99,694) females.The sex ratio in Potka is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potka Tehsil is 30.39 k (30,391) which is 15.23% of Potka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potka Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Potka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purbi Singhbhum District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Potka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Potka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,41,175), indicating a 20.82% increased from Potka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.

Potka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Potka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.44 Lac (2,44,159), projecting a 22.32% increased from Potka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Potka Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Potka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,657), accounting for 54.43% of the Potka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.92 k (54,920), and the Hindu female population is around 53.74 k (53,737).

Potka Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Potka Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 84.07 k (84,071), accounting for 42.12% of the Potka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 41.50 k (41,496), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 42.58 k (42,575).

Potka Religion Wise Population

Potka Urban Population

The Urban population of Potka Tehsil is 10.49 k (10,485), with 5.32 k (5,317) being males and 5.17 k (5,168) being females, making up 5.25% of the Potka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Potka Rural Population

The Rural population of Potka Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,89,127), with 94.60 k (94,601) being males and 94.53 k (94,526) being females, making up 94.75% of the Potka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Potka Literacy Rate

Potka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potka Tehsil is 76.4 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potka Tehsil is 51.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Potka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.97%, while in the rural regions of Potka Tehsil, it is around 63.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potka

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.09	76.4	51.87
Urban Area	78.97	85.42	72.37
Rural Area	63.26	75.89	50.74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Potka

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.63	79.14	55.98
Other religions and persuasions	58.17	71.96	44.85
Muslim	79.89	85.44	74.16
Christian	89.21	91.48	86.83

Potka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potka Tehsil is 7.77 k (7,773) with 3.81 k (3,805) males and 3.97 k (3,968) females, which is 3.89% of Potka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1043 females for every 1000 males.

Potka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potka Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,04,706) with 51.70 k (51,704) males and 53.00 k (53,002) females, which is 52.45% of Potka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potka

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	998
Urban Area	972
Rural Area	1000

Sex Ratio by Religion in Potka

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	979
Other religions and persuasions	1027
Muslim	962
Christian	924

Potka Area & Households

The Total Area of Potka Tehsil is 609.94 Square KM, with a population density of 327 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Potka Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Potka Tehsil are 291.The Total Number of households in Potka Tehsil are 41.39 k(41,387).

Potka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Potka Tehsil, there are about 78.88 k (78,880) workers, making up nearly 39.52% of the Potka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.41 k (53,407) are male workers, and about 25.47 k (25,473) are female workers.

Potka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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