Indian Village Directory

Pothia Village

Pothia is an inhabited village in Krityanand Nagar Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223384, the Census 2011 record lists 1,792 people in 408 households and the reported area is 442 hectares. The local references include Pothia Rampur Gram Panchayat, Krityanand Nagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 22 km.

In short:

Pothia is a village in Krityanand Nagar Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223384 and 1,792 people in 408 households.

Village Code223384

Population1,792

Households408

Area442 hectares

Nearest TownPurnia

Detailed village profile

Pothia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,792 people, 442 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Pothia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar

District Purnia

Block Krityanand Nagar

CD Block Krityanand Nagar

Gram Panchayat Pothia Rampur

Pothia falls under Krityanand Nagar Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 223384.
The record lists 1,792 people living in 408 households.
The reported village area is 442 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
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: 223384
State: Bihar
State Census Code: 10
District: Purnia
District Census Code: 211
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Krityanand Nagar
Sub-district Census Code: 01133
CD Block: Krityanand Nagar
Gram Panchayat: Pothia Rampur
Households: 408
Population: 1,792
Male Population: 948
Female Population: 844
Sex Ratio: 890.3
Area: 442 hectares
Area: 4.42 sq km
Nearest Town: Purnia
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 405.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 6.98% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0.11% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 79.6% 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 223384, Pothia Rampur Gram Panchayat and Krityanand Nagar CD Block.

State Census Code: 10
District Census Code: 211
Sub-district Census Code: 01133
Village Census Code: 223384
CD Block Code: 0121
Gram Panchayat Code: 0016
CD Block Name: Krityanand Nagar
Gram Panchayat Name: Pothia Rampur

Location and Distance

Purnia is the nearest town listed for Pothia, about 22 km away. Purnia 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: Krityanand Nagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 10 km
District Headquarter: Purnia
Distance from District Headquarter: 22 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Purnia
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Purnia
Distance within State/UT: 22 km
Nearest Town: Purnia
Distance from Nearest Town: 22 km
Total Geographical Area: 442 hectares
Area: 4.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,792 people in 408 households, with 948 male residents and 844 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 6.98% and ST share is 0.11% for Pothia. Population density works out to about 405.43 people per sq km.

Total Households: 408
Total Population: 1,792
Male Population: 948
Female Population: 844
Sex Ratio: 890.3
Average Household Size: 4.39
SC Population: 125
SC Male Population: 66
SC Female Population: 59
SC Population Share: 6.98
ST Population: 2
ST Male Population: 1
ST Female Population: 1
ST Population Share: 0.11
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
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 205 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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.

Agricultural Credit Societies: 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
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pothia is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 3 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pothia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 420.75 hectares and irrigated land is 335 hectares (79.6% 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: 9.56
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 8.69 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 420.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 85.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 335.0
Canals Area In Hectares: 130 hectares

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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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.

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: 8
Banks in Matched Records: 4
Matched PINs: 4

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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	7	88%
CRM	1	12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	4	50%
Canara Bank	2	25%
Bank of Baroda	1	12%
Uco Bank	1	12%

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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Bank of Baroda	ATM	854304	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Baghmara	Near H.P. Petrol Pump Baghmara Srinagar Road, Purnia, Bihar, 854304
State Bank of India	CRM	854201	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Kohbara Urf Ramnagar	At and Post Champanagar at and Post Champanagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201
Uco Bank	ATM	854303	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Goasi	Bihar Banbhag Chowk, Po- Parora, Chunapur, Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854303
Canara Bank	ATM	854201	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Kohbara Urf Ramnagar	Main Road, Kohbara Urf Ramnagar Village Kohbara Urf Ramnagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201
State Bank of India	ATM	854301	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Kajha	Kajha State Bank of India Kajha, Purnia, Bihar, 854301
Canara Bank	ATM	854304	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Bithnauli Khemchand	Main Road, Nh-107 Khata No.308, Near Main Chowk Bithnauli Khemchand, Purnia, Bihar, 854304
State Bank of India	ATM	854201	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Kohbara Urf Ramnagar	At and Post Champanagar at and Post Champanagar, Purnia, Bihar, 854201
State Bank of India	ATM	854303	Purnia	Krityanand Nagar	Banbhag	R Force Station, Chunapur Banbhag, Chunapur Air Force Station, Chunapur Banbhag, Chunapur, Purnia, Bihar, 854303

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 Purnia district.

Which state is Pothia village in?

Pothia village is in Bihar.

What is the Census village code of Pothia?

The Census village code of Pothia is 223384.

What is the population of Pothia village?

The village record lists 1,792 people and 408 households for Pothia.

How many households are in Pothia village?

The village record lists 408 households for Pothia.

What is the male and female population of Pothia?

The record lists 948 male residents and 844 female residents for Pothia.

What is the sex ratio of Pothia village?

The sex ratio of Pothia is 890.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothia village?

The reported geographical area of Pothia is 442 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothia village?

The approximate population density of Pothia is 405.43 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 Purnia, about 22 km away.

How far is Pothia from the district headquarters?

Pothia is about 22 km from Purnia, the district 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 420.75 hectares and irrigated land is 335 hectares.

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

The page shows 8 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.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pothia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Pothia.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Pothia.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Pothia.

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.