Pothia

Pothia is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 59.9km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Agdimti Khanti is the gram panchayat of Pothia village.

Here you can discover what makes Pothia unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pothia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pothia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pothia is 308977. The village spans a total geographical area of 379.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Pothia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pothia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pothia

Population of Pothia

According to the 2011 Census, Pothia has a total population of about 3,108, with approximately 1,571 males and 1,537 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 718 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.72%, with male literacy at about 36.28% and female literacy near 29.08%. There are around 579 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pothia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pothia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pothia. As per the 2011 stats, Pothia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pothia

Knowing the nearby villages of Pothia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pothia.

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