Indian Village Directory

Pothia Village

Pothia is an inhabited village in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240279, the Census 2011 record lists 2,234 people in 453 households and the reported area is 161 hectares. The local references include Pothia Gram Panchayat, Sonhaula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Pothia is a village in Sonhaula Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 240279 and 2,234 people in 453 households.
Village Code240279
Population2,234
Households453
Area161 hectares
Nearest TownColgong

Key Village Facts

Village
Pothia
Census Village Code
240279
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonhaula
Sub-district Census Code
01344
CD Block
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat
Pothia
Households
453
Population
2,234
Male Population
1,212
Female Population
1,022
Sex Ratio
843.23
Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pothia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,234 people, 161 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
CD BlockSonhaula
Gram PanchayatPOTHIA
  • Pothia falls under Sonhaula Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 240279.
  • The record lists 2,234 people living in 453 households.
  • The reported village area is 161 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,387.58 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.93 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75%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 240279, Pothia Gram Panchayat and Sonhaula CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01344
Village Census Code
240279
CD Block Code
0332
CD Block Name
Sonhaula
Gram Panchayat Name
Pothia

Location and Distance

Colgong is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 30 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sonhaula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Colgong
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
161 hectares
Area
1.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,234 people in 453 households, with 1,212 male residents and 1,022 female residents. The average household size is 4.93, and SC share is 17.77% and ST share is 0% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 1,387.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
453
Total Population
2,234
Male Population
1,212
Female Population
1,022
Sex Ratio
843.23
Average Household Size
4.93
SC Population
397
SC Male Population
207
SC Female Population
190
SC Population Share
17.77
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.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pothia include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pothia include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
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 160 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (75% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
160.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
40 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
120.0
Canals Area In Hectares
90 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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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
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 3 50%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Pathakdih Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad…
Bank of India ATM 852131 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Lohiya Chowk, Supaul, Bihar Ward No-09, Lohiya Nagar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 852131
Punjab National Bank ATM 813210 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula State-Bihar At. and P.O.-Machchipur, Via-Sabour, P.S.-Lodipur, Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813210
Uco Bank ATM 813205 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Tarar Bihar VILL and Po-Tarar, Ps Sanhaula Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813205
Uco Bank ATM 813225 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sonahula Sanhoula VILL and P. O. Sanhoula, 813225, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813225
Uco Bank ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sanokhar Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204

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

Where is Pothia village located?

Pothia is in Sonhaula Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pothia village in?

Pothia village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Pothia village in?

Pothia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pothia under?

Pothia comes under Sonhaula 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 240279.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?

Pothia is listed under POTHIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonhaula.

What is the population of Pothia village?

The village record lists 2,234 people and 453 households for Pothia.

How many households are in Pothia village?

The village record lists 453 households for Pothia.

What is the male and female population of Pothia?

The record lists 1,212 male residents and 1,022 female residents for Pothia.

What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?

The sex ratio of Pothia is 843.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothia village?

The reported geographical area of Pothia is 161 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothia village?

The approximate population density of Pothia is 1,387.58 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 Colgong, about 30 km away.

How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?

Pothia is about 39 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pothia is about 5 km from Sonhaula, 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 160 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothia?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothia. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.