Where is Pothia village located?
Pothia is in Sikti Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pothia Village
Pothia is an inhabited village in Sikti Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222003, the Census 2011 record lists 4,664 people in 954 households and the reported area is 416 hectares. The local references include Kauakoh Gram Panchayat, Sikti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 40 km.
Village Code222003
Population4,664
Households954
Area416 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pothia
- Census Village Code
- 222003
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sikti
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- CD Block
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat
- Kauakoh
- Households
- 954
- Population
- 4,664
- Male Population
- 2,412
- Female Population
- 2,252
- Sex Ratio
- 933.67
- Area
- 416 hectares
- Area
- 4.16 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pothia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,664 people, 416 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 Sikti Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222003.
- The record lists 4,664 people living in 954 households.
- The reported village area is 416 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,121.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.89 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.89%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share45.1%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 222003, Kauakoh Gram Panchayat and Sikti CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01118
- Village Census Code
- 222003
- CD Block Code
- 0106
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Sikti
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kauakoh
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 40 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sikti
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 40 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 416 hectares
- Area
- 4.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,664 people in 954 households, with 2,412 male residents and 2,252 female residents. The average household size is 4.89, and SC share is 12.89% and ST share is 0% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 1,121.15 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 954
- Total Population
- 4,664
- Male Population
- 2,412
- Female Population
- 2,252
- Sex Ratio
- 933.67
- Average Household Size
- 4.89
- SC Population
- 601
- SC Male Population
- 307
- SC Female Population
- 294
- SC Population Share
- 12.89
- 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
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.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- 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
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 53.5 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 131.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pothia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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.
- 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
- 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 291.7 hectares and irrigated land is 131.6 hectares (45.1% 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
- 70.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 291.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 160.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 131.6
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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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 Sikti 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 222003.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?
Pothia is listed under Kauakoh Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sikti.
What is the population of Pothia village?
The village record lists 4,664 people and 954 households for Pothia.
How many households are in Pothia village?
The village record lists 954 households for Pothia.
What is the male and female population of Pothia?
The record lists 2,412 male residents and 2,252 female residents for Pothia.
What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?
The sex ratio of Pothia is 933.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pothia village?
The reported geographical area of Pothia is 416 hectares.
What is the population density of Pothia village?
The approximate population density of Pothia is 1,121.15 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 40 km away.
How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?
Pothia is about 40 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pothia is about 18 km from Sikti, 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 291.7 hectares and irrigated land is 131.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pothia.