All Information About Potka Subdistrict
Detailed information about Potka Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Potka is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the East Singhbum District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Potka - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2608 |
| District | East Singhbum |
| Census Code 2011 | 2608 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 34 |
| Number of Villages | 293 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jamshedpur (Code: 265) |
| Assembly Constituency | Potka (Code: 2180) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Potka | Sanjib Sardar ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
199,612
M: 99,918
F: 99,694 |
| Rural |
189,127
M: 94,601
F: 94,526 |
| Urban |
10,485
M: 5,317
F: 5,168 |
Number of Households: 41,387
Population Distribution
Total: 199,612 (Male: 99,918, Female: 99,694)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,391 (Male: 15,596, Female: 14,795)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,773 (Male: 3,805, Female: 3,968)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 104,706 (Male: 51,704, Female: 53,002)
Literate Population
Total: 108,462 (Male: 64,425, Female: 44,037)
Illiterate Population
Total: 91,150 (Male: 35,493, Female: 55,657)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 78,880 (Male: 53,407, Female: 25,473)
Main Workers
Total: 34,548 (Male: 27,971, Female: 6,577)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,332 (Male: 25,436, Female: 18,896)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,732 (Male: 46,511, Female: 74,221)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,774 (Male: 8,870, Female: 1,904)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,250 (Male: 3,281, Female: 1,969)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,350 (Male: 855, Female: 495)
- Other Workers: 17,174 (Male: 14,965, Female: 2,209)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 11,752 (Male: 8,035, Female: 3,717)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,608 (Male: 12,534, Female: 13,074)
- Household Industry Workers: 842 (Male: 457, Female: 385)
- Other Workers: 6,130 (Male: 4,410, Female: 1,720)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Potka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
199,612
M: 99,918
F: 99,694 |
| Rural |
189,127
M: 94,601
F: 94,526 |
| Urban |
10,485
M: 5,317
F: 5,168 |
Number of Households: 41,387
Population Distribution
Total: 199,612 (Male: 99,918, Female: 99,694)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,391 (Male: 15,596, Female: 14,795)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,773 (Male: 3,805, Female: 3,968)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 104,706 (Male: 51,704, Female: 53,002)
Literate Population
Total: 108,462 (Male: 64,425, Female: 44,037)
Illiterate Population
Total: 91,150 (Male: 35,493, Female: 55,657)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 78,880 (Male: 53,407, Female: 25,473)
Main Workers
Total: 34,548 (Male: 27,971, Female: 6,577)
Marginal Workers
Total: 44,332 (Male: 25,436, Female: 18,896)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,732 (Male: 46,511, Female: 74,221)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,774 (Male: 8,870, Female: 1,904)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,250 (Male: 3,281, Female: 1,969)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,350 (Male: 855, Female: 495)
- Other Workers: 17,174 (Male: 14,965, Female: 2,209)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 11,752 (Male: 8,035, Female: 3,717)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,608 (Male: 12,534, Female: 13,074)
- Household Industry Workers: 842 (Male: 457, Female: 385)
- Other Workers: 6,130 (Male: 4,410, Female: 1,720)
Grampanchayat List of Potka Tehsil/Taluka
Potka Tehsil comprises 34 Gram Panchayats and 293 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Potka. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potka
Potka is located in the East Singhbum District of Jharkhand State, India.
Potka Tehsil has 293 villages.
Potka has a total of 34 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Potka is 199,612.
In Potka, there are 99,918 males and 99,694 females.
There are 30,391 children in Potka, comprising 15,596 males and 14,795 females.
In Potka, the literate population is 108,462 (64,425 males and 44,037 females). The illiterate population is 91,150 (35,493 males and 55,657 females).