Potka

Potka is a Town and Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. 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 information the sub-district code of Potka Block (CD) is 02608. Total area of potka subdivision is 610 km² including 603.59 km² rural area and 6.35 km² urban area. Potka subdivision has a population of 1,99,612 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,485 while rural population is 1,89,127. Potka has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females for every 1,000 males. Potka subdivision has a population density of 327.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,387 houses in the sub-district, including 1,951 urban houses and 39,436 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.34% population of potka subdivision is literate, out of which 64.48% males and 44.17% females are literate.

List of Villages in Potka Subdivision

Potka Subdivision has a total of 282 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 Potka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Potka Subdivision

The population profile of Potka 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 Potka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Potka Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.