Pothia Tehsil - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Pothia is a tehsil in Kishanganj district, Bihar, India, with 141 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 262494, sex ratio is 93.33% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 40.80%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
Tehsil at a Glance
Pothia
DistrictKishanganj
StateBihar
CountryIndia
Area353.49 sq km
Tehsil Code01124
Census Year2011
Total Population
262494
Sex Ratio
93.33%
Literacy Rate
40.8%
Total Villages
141
Households
52702
Area
353.49
Administrative Overview of Pothia
| Tehsil | Pothia |
| District | Kishanganj |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 353.49 sq km |
| Total Villages | 141 |
| Total Households | 52702 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Pothia - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
262494
Male
135774
Female
126720
Sex Ratio
93.33%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 53557 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 27357 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 26200 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Literacy Rate in Pothia
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
107110
40.80%
Male Literates
63974
47.12%
Female Literates
43136
34.04%
Workers in Pothia
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
85722
32.66%
Male Workers
65335
48.12%
Female Workers
20387
16.09%
Villages List in Pothia
| # | Villages Name | Population | Households | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Pothia tehsil. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.