Pothimari
About Pothimari
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pothimari village is 309529. Pothimari village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 138.93 hectares. Pothimari has a total population of 1,122 peoples, out of which male population is 576 while female population is 546. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pothimari village is 51.87% out of which 62.67% males and 40.48% females are literate. There are about 258 houses in pothimari village. Pincode of pothimari village locality is 733201.
When it comes to administration, Pothimari village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Pothimari village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to pothimari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
Google Map of Pothimari
Population of Pothimari
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,122 | 576 | 546 |
| Literate Population | 582 | 361 | 221 |
| Illiterate Population | 540 | 215 | 325 |
Connectivity of Pothimari
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |