Potanai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Potanai Village has a population of 629 (629) with 323 (323) males and 306 (306) females.The sex ratio in Potanai is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Potanai Village is 55 (55) which is 8.74% of Potanai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Potanai Village is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Potanai village is listed as part of the Kalna - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

629

Toatl Population

323

Male Population

306

Female Population

Potanai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Potanai Village current estimated population is projected to be 685 (685), indicating a 8.86% increased from Potanai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 350 , and the estimated female population is 336 .

Potanai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Potanai Village estimated population is projected to be 688 (688), projecting a 9.38% increased from Potanai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 351 , and the estimated female population is 338 .

Potanai Literacy Rate

Potanai Village has a literacy rate of 90.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Potanai Village is 95.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Potanai Village is 86.07 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Potanai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 90.77 95.24 86.07
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 90.77 95.24 86.07

Potanai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Potanai Village is 13 (13) with 5 (5) males and 8 (8) females, which is 2.07% of Potanai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1600 females for every 1000 males.

Potanai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Potanai Village is 102 (102) with 50 (50) males and 52 (52) females, which is 16.22% of Potanai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Potanai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 948
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 948

Potanai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Potanai Village are 125 (125).

Potanai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Potanai Village, there are about 243 (243) workers, making up nearly 38.63% of the Potanai Village total population. Out of these, around 209 (209) are male workers, and about 34 (34) are female workers.

Potanai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 685 (685) 8.86%
2025 688 (688) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 691 (691) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 693 (693) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 696 (696) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 698 (698) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 700 (700) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 702 (702) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 703 (703) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 704 (704) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 705 (705) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 706 (706) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 707 (707) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Potanai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 707 (707), with a male population of 358 (358) and a female population of 349 (349). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Potanai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Potanai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Biruha 1,964
2 Santoshpur 50
3 Gopaldaspur 281
4 Bhurkunda 1,027
5 Damdama 823
6 Bara Dhamas 2,228
7 Shibpur 214
8 Jayrampur 303
9 Balindar 2,534
10 Tola 1,756

Potanai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Potanai is 629 (629).

The estimated population of Potanai in 2024 is approximately 685 (685).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Potanai is 13 (2.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 102 (16.22%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potanai is 90.77%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 86.07%.

The sex ratio in Potanai is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Potanai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.