Where is Pothia village located?
Pothia is in Palasi Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pothia Village
Pothia is an inhabited village in Palasi Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222096, the Census 2011 record lists 1,962 people in 435 households and the reported area is 204 hectares. The local references include Pakri Gram Panchayat, Palasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 22 km.
Pothia is a village in Palasi Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222096 and 1,962 people in 435 households.
Village Code222096
Population1,962
Households435
Area204 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Pothia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,962 people, 204 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pothia falls under Palasi Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222096.
- The record lists 1,962 people living in 435 households.
- The reported village area is 204 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- 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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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Pothia
- Census Village Code
- 222096
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Palasi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01119
- CD Block
- Palasi
- Gram Panchayat
- Pakri
- Households
- 435
- Population
- 1,962
- Male Population
- 1,006
- Female Population
- 956
- Sex Ratio
- 950.3
- Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
961.76 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
36.75%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.25%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
35%
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 222096, Pakri Gram Panchayat and Palasi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01119
- Village Census Code
- 222096
- CD Block Code
- 0107
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0014
- CD Block Name
- Palasi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pakri
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 22 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Palasi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 22 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 22 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,962 people in 435 households, with 1,006 male residents and 956 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 36.75% and ST share is 0.25% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 961.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 435
- Total Population
- 1,962
- Male Population
- 1,006
- Female Population
- 956
- Sex Ratio
- 950.3
- Average Household Size
- 4.51
- SC Population
- 721
- SC Male Population
- 354
- SC Female Population
- 367
- SC Population Share
- 36.75
- ST Population
- 5
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.25
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pothia list 1 government primary school 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pothia. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 2
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
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.74 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pothia include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pothia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ATM
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- 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 201.54 hectares and irrigated land is 70.53 hectares (35% 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
- 0.72
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 201.54
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 131.01 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 70.53
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 70.53 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pothia
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Inside village
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854332 | Araria | Palasi | Gopalnagar | Palasi at and Post Palasi, Arania Tehsil, Araria, Bihar, 854332 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854333 | Araria | Palasi | Urlaha | Urlaha, Teh.araria Urlaha, Teh.araria, Araria, Bihar, 854333 |
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 Palasi 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 222096.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?
Pothia is listed under Pakri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palasi.
What is the population of Pothia village?
The village record lists 1,962 people and 435 households for Pothia.
How many households are in Pothia village?
The village record lists 435 households for Pothia.
What is the male and female population of Pothia?
The record lists 1,006 male residents and 956 female residents for Pothia.
What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?
The sex ratio of Pothia is 950.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pothia village?
The reported geographical area of Pothia is 204 hectares.
What is the population density of Pothia village?
The approximate population density of Pothia is 961.76 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 Araria, about 22 km away.
How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?
Pothia is about 22 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pothia is about 6 km from Palasi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pothia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school 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 201.54 hectares and irrigated land is 70.53 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothia?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothia. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.