Where is Pothia village located?
Pothia is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pothia Village
Pothia is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224704, the Census 2011 record lists 748 people in 145 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Pelagarh Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 31 km.
Pothia is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224704 and 748 people in 145 households.
Village Code224704
Population748
Households145
Area72 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Pothia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 748 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Pothia falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224704.
- The record lists 748 people living in 145 households.
- The reported village area is 72 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- 224704
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kadwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- CD Block
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Pelagarh
- Households
- 145
- Population
- 748
- Male Population
- 502
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 490.04
- Area
- 72 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 31 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855114
- 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
1,038.89 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.16 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
36.9%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
79.4%
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 224704, Pelagarh Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224704
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0025
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Pelagarh
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 31 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 31 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 31 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 31 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 31 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 72 hectares
- Area
- 0.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 748 people in 145 households, with 502 male residents and 246 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 36.9% and ST share is 0% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 1,038.89 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 145
- Total Population
- 748
- Male Population
- 502
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 490.04
- Average Household Size
- 5.16
- SC Population
- 276
- SC Male Population
- 254
- SC Female Population
- 22
- SC Population Share
- 36.9
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pothia list 1 government primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Polytechnic
- Available
- Private Polytechnic Count
- 1
- Private Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Private Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 1
- Private Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Private Non Formal Training Centre 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
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pothia include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- 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 56.7 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares (79.4% 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
- 3.04
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5.36 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6.9 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 56.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 11.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.0
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
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
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 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.
- 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
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Main Road Sonaili, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Bhogaon | State- Bihar Mallik Pailagarh Via Sonaili, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar Sonaili Ps.kadwa Dist-Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855114 | Katihar | Kadwa | Sonaili | Sonali Bazar Sonali Bazar, Katihar, Bihar, 855114 |
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 Katihar district.
Which state is Pothia village in?
Pothia village is in Bihar.
Which block is Pothia under?
Pothia comes under Kadwa 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 224704.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pothia under?
Pothia is listed under PELAGARH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Pothia village?
The village record lists 748 people and 145 households for Pothia.
How many households are in Pothia village?
The village record lists 145 households for Pothia.
What is the male and female population of Pothia?
The record lists 502 male residents and 246 female residents for Pothia.
What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?
The sex ratio of Pothia is 490.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pothia village?
The reported geographical area of Pothia is 72 hectares.
What is the population density of Pothia village?
The approximate population density of Pothia is 1,038.89 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 31 km away.
How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?
Pothia is about 31 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pothia from the sub-district headquarters?
Pothia is about 12 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pothia?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Pothia.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pothia?
For Pothia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.7 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothia?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothia. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.