Indian Village Directory

Pothia Village

Pothia is an inhabited village in Azamnagar Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 225165, the Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 98 households and the reported area is 44.91 hectares. The local references include Pindhal Gram Panchayat, Azamnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Pothia is a village in Azamnagar Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 225165 and 455 people in 98 households.
Village Code225165
Population455
Households98
Area44.91 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Key Village Facts

Village
Pothia
Census Village Code
225165
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Azamnagar
Sub-district Census Code
01148
CD Block
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat
Pindhal
Households
98
Population
455
Male Population
244
Female Population
211
Sex Ratio
864.75
Area
44.91 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
855113
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pothia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 455 people, 44.91 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictKatihar
CD BlockAzamnagar
Gram PanchayatPINDHAL
  • Pothia falls under Azamnagar Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 225165.
  • The record lists 455 people living in 98 households.
  • The reported village area is 44.91 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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 Density1,013.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share62.4%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 225165, Pindhal Gram Panchayat and Azamnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01148
Village Census Code
225165
CD Block Code
0136
Gram Panchayat Code
0020
CD Block Name
Azamnagar
Gram Panchayat Name
Pindhal

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 45 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Azamnagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
45 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
44.91 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 455 people in 98 households, with 244 male residents and 211 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 1,013.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
98
Total Population
455
Male Population
244
Female Population
211
Sex Ratio
864.75
Average Household Size
4.64
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pothia list 1 government primary 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

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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Pothia.

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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pothia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.11 hectares and irrigated land is 22.55 hectares (62.4% 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
5.4
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
36.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.56 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.55
Canals Area In Hectares
22.55 hectares

Other Available Details

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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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Central Bank of India 1 33%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Salmara College Rd. Khersa No. 237 Salmari Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar A. R Plaza, College Chowk, Salmari, Dist - Katihar, Katihar, Bihar…
State Bank of India ATM 855113 Katihar Azamnagar Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar Near Central Bank, Block Road, Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar, 855113

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 Azamnagar Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Pothia village in?

Pothia village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Pothia village in?

Pothia village is in Bihar.

Which block is Pothia under?

Pothia comes under Azamnagar 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 225165.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?

Pothia is listed under PINDHAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Azamnagar.

What is the population of Pothia village?

The village record lists 455 people and 98 households for Pothia.

How many households are in Pothia village?

The village record lists 98 households for Pothia.

What is the male and female population of Pothia?

The record lists 244 male residents and 211 female residents for Pothia.

What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?

The sex ratio of Pothia is 864.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothia village?

The reported geographical area of Pothia is 44.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothia village?

The approximate population density of Pothia is 1,013.14 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 Katihar, about 45 km away.

How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?

Pothia is about 45 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?

Pothia is about 15 km from Azamnagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pothia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pothia.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pothia?

For Pothia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 36.11 hectares and irrigated land is 22.55 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 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.

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.