Pothimari

Pothimari is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Pothimari village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi I is the gram panchayat of Pothimari village.

Here you can discover what makes Pothimari unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pothimari’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 Pothimari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pothimari is 309529. The village spans a total geographical area of 138.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raiganj is nearest town to Pothimari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pothimari 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 Karandighi 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 Pothimari

Population of Pothimari

According to the 2011 Census, Pothimari has a total population of about 1,122, with approximately 576 males and 546 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 162 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,084 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.87%, with male literacy at about 62.67% and female literacy near 40.48%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pothimari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pothimari

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

Nearby Villages of Pothimari

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

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