All Information About Pothia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pothia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pothia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kishanganj District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pothia - पोठिया |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1124 |
| District | Kishanganj |
| Census Code 2011 | 1124 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 22 |
| Number of Villages | 149 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kishanganj (Code: 169) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kishanganj (Code: 1214) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kishanganj | Ijaharul Husain ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pothia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
262,494
M: 135,774
F: 126,720 |
| Rural |
262,494
M: 135,774
F: 126,720 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 52,702
Population Distribution
Total: 262,494 (Male: 135,774, Female: 126,720)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 53,557 (Male: 27,357, Female: 26,200)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 9,671 (Male: 5,001, Female: 4,670)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17,170 (Male: 8,743, Female: 8,427)
Literate Population
Total: 107,110 (Male: 63,974, Female: 43,136)
Illiterate Population
Total: 155,384 (Male: 71,800, Female: 83,584)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 85,722 (Male: 65,335, Female: 20,387)
Main Workers
Total: 56,886 (Male: 48,019, Female: 8,867)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,836 (Male: 17,316, Female: 11,520)
Non-Workers
Total: 176,772 (Male: 70,439, Female: 106,333)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,041 (Male: 12,858, Female: 1,183)
- Agricultural Laborers: 34,850 (Male: 29,328, Female: 5,522)
- Household Industry Workers: 862 (Male: 504, Female: 358)
- Other Workers: 7,133 (Male: 5,329, Female: 1,804)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,447 (Male: 2,068, Female: 1,379)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,582 (Male: 12,444, Female: 8,138)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,053 (Male: 367, Female: 686)
- Other Workers: 3,754 (Male: 2,437, Female: 1,317)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pothia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
262,494
M: 135,774
F: 126,720 |
| Rural |
262,494
M: 135,774
F: 126,720 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 52,702
Population Distribution
Total: 262,494 (Male: 135,774, Female: 126,720)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 53,557 (Male: 27,357, Female: 26,200)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 9,671 (Male: 5,001, Female: 4,670)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17,170 (Male: 8,743, Female: 8,427)
Literate Population
Total: 107,110 (Male: 63,974, Female: 43,136)
Illiterate Population
Total: 155,384 (Male: 71,800, Female: 83,584)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 85,722 (Male: 65,335, Female: 20,387)
Main Workers
Total: 56,886 (Male: 48,019, Female: 8,867)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,836 (Male: 17,316, Female: 11,520)
Non-Workers
Total: 176,772 (Male: 70,439, Female: 106,333)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,041 (Male: 12,858, Female: 1,183)
- Agricultural Laborers: 34,850 (Male: 29,328, Female: 5,522)
- Household Industry Workers: 862 (Male: 504, Female: 358)
- Other Workers: 7,133 (Male: 5,329, Female: 1,804)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,447 (Male: 2,068, Female: 1,379)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,582 (Male: 12,444, Female: 8,138)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,053 (Male: 367, Female: 686)
- Other Workers: 3,754 (Male: 2,437, Female: 1,317)
Grampanchayat List of Pothia Tehsil/Taluka
Pothia Tehsil comprises 22 Gram Panchayats and 149 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pothia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pothia
Pothia is located in the Kishanganj District of Bihar State, India.
Pothia Tehsil has 149 villages.
Pothia has a total of 22 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pothia is 262,494.
In Pothia, there are 135,774 males and 126,720 females.
There are 53,557 children in Pothia, comprising 27,357 males and 26,200 females.
In Pothia, the literate population is 107,110 (63,974 males and 43,136 females). The illiterate population is 155,384 (71,800 males and 83,584 females).