Indian Village Directory

Pothiar Village

Pothiar is an inhabited village in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 309316, the Census 2011 record lists 105 people in 19 households and the reported area is 57.47 hectares. The local references include Goalpokhar - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Pothiar is a village in Goalpokhar - II Block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 309316 and 105 people in 19 households.
Village Code309316
Population105
Households19
Area57.47 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Pothiar
Census Village Code
309316
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Uttar Dinajpur
District Census Code
330
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Goalpokhar - II
Sub-district Census Code
02194
CD Block
Goalpokhar - II
Households
19
Population
105
Male Population
60
Female Population
45
Sex Ratio
750
Area
57.47 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pothiar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 105 people, 57.47 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Pothiar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockGoalpokhar - II
  • Pothiar falls under Goalpokhar - II Block in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 309316.
  • The record lists 105 people living in 19 households.
  • The reported village area is 57.47 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kishanganj.
  • 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 Density182.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.53 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pothiar in the official administrative record. Census village code 309316 and Goalpokhar - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
330
Sub-district Census Code
02194
Village Census Code
309316
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Goalpokhar - II

Location and Distance

Kishanganj is the nearest town listed for Pothiar, about 35 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Goalpokhar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
48.1 km
District Headquarter
Raiganj
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town
Kishanganj
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
57.47 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 105 people in 19 households, with 60 male residents and 45 female residents. The average household size is 5.53, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pothiar. Population density works out to about 182.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
19
Total Population
105
Male Population
60
Female Population
45
Sex Ratio
750
Average Household Size
5.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pothiar list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pothiar include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
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
0.81 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
51.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pothiar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pothiar include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pothiar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 14 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pothiar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51.8 hectares and irrigated land is 51.8 hectares (100% 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
4.86
Net Area Sown In Hectares
51.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
51.8

Other Available Details

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

Private Others
Available
Private Others Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pothiar

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
18
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 12 67%
CRM 6 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 39%
Punjab National Bank 2 11%
Bank of India 2 11%
Bank of Baroda 1 5.6%
Central Bank of India 1 5.6%

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 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur Near High School More, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201
State Bank of India ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Goalpokhar - I Goagaon Dalkhola Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201
Central Bank of India ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Dalkhola Dalkhola Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Dalkhola, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal - 733201. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Nh - 34, Plot No. 159, Mithapur, Utt…
Punjab National Bank ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Po - Raswakhowa Bazar, District - Uttar Dinajpur, Ps: Karan Dighi Rasakhowa Bazar, Near Bharat Petrol Pump, Uttar Dinaj…
State Bank of India ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Karandighi Fatepur Dallhola Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201
Punjab National Bank ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Dist. Uttar Dinajpur, State West Bengal High School More, Po Ps Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201
State Bank of India ATM 733201 Uttar Dinajpur Hemtabad Dalkhola (M) Uttarwest Dinajpur Dalkhola, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733201

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 Pothiar village located?

Pothiar is in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Pothiar village in?

Pothiar village is in Uttar Dinajpur district.

Which state is Pothiar village in?

Pothiar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Pothiar under?

Pothiar comes under Goalpokhar - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pothiar?

The Census village code of Pothiar is 309316.

What is the population of Pothiar village?

The village record lists 105 people and 19 households for Pothiar.

How many households are in Pothiar village?

The village record lists 19 households for Pothiar.

What is the male and female population of Pothiar?

The record lists 60 male residents and 45 female residents for Pothiar.

What is the sex ratio of Pothiar village?

The sex ratio of Pothiar is 750 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothiar village?

The reported geographical area of Pothiar is 57.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothiar village?

The approximate population density of Pothiar is 182.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pothiar?

The nearest town listed for Pothiar is Kishanganj, about 35 km away.

How far is Pothiar from the sub-district headquarters?

Pothiar is about 48.1 km from Goalpokhar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pothiar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Pothiar.

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

For Pothiar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 51.8 hectares and irrigated land is 51.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothiar. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pothiar.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.