Pothia

Pothia is a Town and Subdivision in Kishanganj District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Pothia Block (CD) is 01124. The total area of Pothia Subdivision is 353 km². Pothia has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pothia Subdivision

Pothia Subdivision has a total of 140 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Pothia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pothia Subdivision

The population profile of Pothia Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Pothia Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,62,494 people. Includes nearly 1,35,774 males and 1,26,720 females. Rural population is about 2,62,494 people.
• There are around 53,557 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 27,357 boys and 26,200 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,07,110 people. Non-literate population is around 1,55,384 people.
• There are nearly 52,702 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pothia Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pothia Subdivision is approximately 9,671 people, including 5,001 males and 4,670 females. Around 9,671 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pothia Subdivision is about 17,170 people, including 8,743 males and 8,427 females. Around 17,170 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 743 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 743 people per sq. km.