Where is Pothia village located?
Pothia is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pothia Village
Pothia is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221607, the Census 2011 record lists 7,723 people in 1,527 households and the reported area is 678.7 hectares. The local references include Pothia Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Farbisganj at about 10 km.
Village Code221607
Population7,723
Households1,527
Area678.7 hectares
Nearest TownFarbisganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pothia
- Census Village Code
- 221607
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Forbesganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- CD Block
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Pothia
- Households
- 1,527
- Population
- 7,723
- Male Population
- 3,977
- Female Population
- 3,746
- Sex Ratio
- 941.92
- Area
- 678.7 hectares
- Area
- 6.79 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pothia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,723 people, 678.7 hectares of reported area and Farbisganj as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pothia falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 221607.
- The record lists 7,723 people living in 1,527 households.
- The reported village area is 678.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Farbisganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,137.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share3.37%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pothia in the official administrative record. Census village code 221607, Pothia Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01113
- Village Census Code
- 221607
- CD Block Code
- 0101
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Forbesganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pothia
Location and Distance
Farbisganj is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 10 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Forbesganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Farbisganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Farbisganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 678.7 hectares
- Area
- 6.79 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,723 people in 1,527 households, with 3,977 male residents and 3,746 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 19.11% and ST share is 3.37% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 1,137.91 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,527
- Total Population
- 7,723
- Male Population
- 3,977
- Female Population
- 3,746
- Sex Ratio
- 941.92
- Average Household Size
- 5.06
- SC Population
- 1,476
- SC Male Population
- 771
- SC Female Population
- 705
- SC Population Share
- 19.11
- ST Population
- 260
- ST Male Population
- 150
- ST Female Population
- 110
- ST Population Share
- 3.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pothia list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pothia include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 364.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pothia include black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pothia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pothia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 461.1 hectares and irrigated land is 404.7 hectares (87.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 112.5
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 105.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 461.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 56.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 404.7
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 40.5 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pothia
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 39
- Banks in Matched Records
- 15
- Matched PINs
- 6
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 28 | 72% |
| CRM | 11 | 28% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 31% |
| Bank of Baroda | 5 | 13% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 4 | 10% |
| Punjab National Bank | 3 | 7.7% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 5.1% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854328 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Jogbani Railway Station Jogbani Railway Station, Araria, Bihar, 854328 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854334 | Araria | Forbesganj | Rampur | Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334 Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854318 | Araria | Forbesganj | Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) | Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pothia village in?
Pothia village is in Araria district.
Which state is Pothia village in?
Pothia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pothia under?
Pothia comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pothia?
The Census village code of Pothia is 221607.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?
Pothia is listed under Pothia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.
What is the population of Pothia village?
The village record lists 7,723 people and 1,527 households for Pothia.
How many households are in Pothia village?
The village record lists 1,527 households for Pothia.
What is the male and female population of Pothia?
The record lists 3,977 male residents and 3,746 female residents for Pothia.
What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?
The sex ratio of Pothia is 941.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pothia village?
The reported geographical area of Pothia is 678.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Pothia village?
The approximate population density of Pothia is 1,137.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pothia?
The nearest town listed for Pothia is Farbisganj, about 10 km away.
How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?
Pothia is about 32 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pothia is about 19 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pothia?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Pothia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pothia?
For Pothia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 461.1 hectares and irrigated land is 404.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothia?
The page shows 39 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothia. These records include 15 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.