Potka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Potka Village has a population of 476 (476) with 242 (242) males and 234 (234) females.The sex ratio in Potka is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potka Village is 77 (77) which is 16.18% of Potka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potka Village is 674 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Potka village is listed as part of the Kharsawan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Potka Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Potka Village current estimated population is projected to be 583 (583), indicating a 22.32% increased from Potka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 295 , and the estimated female population is 288 .
Potka Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Potka Village estimated population is projected to be 589 (589), projecting a 23.73% increased from Potka's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 299 , and the estimated female population is 291 .
Potka Literacy Rate
Potka Village has a literacy rate of 58.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potka Village is 74.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potka Village is 43.35 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.65 | 74.49 | 43.35 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 58.65 | 74.49 | 43.35 |
Potka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potka Village is 221 (221) with 105 (105) males and 116 (116) females, which is 46.43% of Potka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1105 females for every 1000 males.
Potka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potka Village is 207 (207) with 112 (112) males and 95 (95) females, which is 43.49% of Potka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 849 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 967 |
Potka Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Potka Village are 97 (97).
Potka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Potka Village, there are about 182 (182) workers, making up nearly 38.24% of the Potka Village total population. Out of these, around 114 (114) are male workers, and about 68 (68) are female workers.
Potka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 583 (583) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 589 (589) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 596 (596) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 602 (602) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 609 (609) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 615 (615) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 621 (621) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 627 (627) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 632 (632) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 638 (638) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 643 (643) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 649 (649) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Potka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 649 (649), with a male population of 327 (327) and a female population of 322 (322). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Potka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Potka Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gajudih | 741 |
| 2 | Rengogara | 611 |
| 3 | Begnadih | 496 |
| 4 | Asura | 699 |
| 5 | Kal Burudih | 323 |
| 6 | Nayasai | 300 |
| 7 | Burudih | 608 |
| 8 | Mohalisai | 422 |
| 9 | Hansda | 243 |
| 10 | Harisai | 151 |