Pothia
Pothia is a revenue village in Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar. It had a population of 4,664 in 954 households (Census 2011).
4,664 souls. 954 homes.
Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar.
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Pothia today
- Brinjal₹4,125Bahadurganj APMC · 16 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,350Bahadurganj APMC · 16 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,450Bahadurganj APMC · 16 Oct 2026
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Pothia is a village in Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 4,664 people in 954 households, with a literacy rate of 58.2%. It is administered by the Kauakoh gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 854332.
Gram panchayat
Pothia is in the Kauakoh (कौआकोह) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kauakoh
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Pothia compares
By population, Pothia ranks #12 of 54 inhabited villages in Sikti block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Pothia had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Pothia at a glance
Pothia is a village of 4,664 people in 954 households (Census 2011) in Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar, the 12th of 54 inhabited villages in Sikti block by population. Literacy is 58.2%, 1.4 points above the block figure of 56.8%, and the sex ratio is 934 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854332; the LGD village code is 222003.
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Key facts — Pothia
Villages sharing pincode 854332
Other villages in Sikti block
View all 59 →- Amgachhi
- Paraia
- Khoragachhi
- Bhirbhiri
- Saidabad
- Bardaha
- Bokantari
- Thengpur Pipra
- Muraripur
- Darhua
- Tera Khurdah
- Musanda
- Barahmasia Simalbani
- Kuchaha
- Majrakh
- Singhia
- Dhengri
- Bairgachhi
- Dahgawan
- Kuan Pokhar
- Barahmasia
- Kauakoh
- Pahara
- Ramnagar
- Sikti
- Barahmasia Ranikatta
- Khuthara Mashragi
- Bhaptia
- Karahbari
- Pararia Ranikatta
- Khoragachhi Milik
- Benga
Population, education & work
- Population
- 4,664Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,412 / 2,252
- Households
- 954
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 58.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Pothia on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Pothia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Pothia · 26.4002° N, 87.4711° E
Electoral profile
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From Araria district
- Notice for owners of vehicles seized under Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 – Revenue Branch, Araria
District Administration, Araria · 16 Oct 2026
- Grading list of teachers of Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools (September-2026)– Office of District Education Officer, Araria
District Administration, Araria · 13 Oct 2026
- Short term notice for employment on contract basis on the vacant post of Vikas Mitra in Panchayat under Araria subdivision area – Office of Sub-Divisional Officer, Araria.
District Administration, Araria · 1 Oct 2026
- Tour Program
District Administration, Araria · 1 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Pothia
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Essential services & places near Pothia
Pothia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sikti block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices268 in Araria district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics262 in Araria district
Primary / community health centre
Bhutaha Chowk
Primary / community health centre
Musanda
Primary / community health centre
Tera Khurdah
Schools & anganwadis1 in Araria district
Colleges & universities1 in Araria district
Temples3 in Araria district
Mosques1 in Araria district
Transport14 in Araria district
Agriculture services1 in Araria district
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People often ask about Pothia
Where is Pothia located?
Pothia is a village in Sikti block of Araria district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Pothia in?
Pothia is in Araria district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Pothia belong to?
Pothia comes under the Kauakoh gram panchayat.
How is Pothia written in the local script?
Pothia is written पोठिया.
What is the pincode of Pothia?
The pincode of Pothia, Sikti, Araria is 854332.
What is the population of Pothia?
As per the 2011 Census, Pothia had a population of 4,664 (2,412 males and 2,252 females).
How many households are there in Pothia?
Pothia had 954 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Pothia?
The literacy rate of Pothia was 58.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Pothia?
Pothia had 934 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pothia in?
Pothia is in the Araria Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Pothia?
Pradeep Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Araria Lok Sabha seat, which includes Pothia, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Pothia in?
Pothia is in the Sikti assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Pothia?
Vijay Kumar Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Sikti assembly seat, which includes Pothia, in 2025.
What is the LGD code of Pothia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pothia is 222003 and its Census 2011 village code is 222003.
Which villages are near Pothia?
Villages near Pothia include Musanda (within ~8 km), Balchanda (within ~8 km), Siktia (about 8 km), Sikti (about 8 km), Jhala (about 18 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Pothia?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 84 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Araria district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Bahadurganj APMC, Kishanganj district — about 36 km away, straight-line.
Last reported 16 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Kishanganj. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bahadurganj APMC | 4,050 | 4,225 | 4,125 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Deshi Red | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,250 | 2,450 | 2,350 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Onion | Bahadurganj APMC | 4,350 | 4,550 | 4,450 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Desi | Bahadurganj APMC | 1,050 | 1,225 | 1,125 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Bahadurganj APMC | 3,250 | 3,450 | 3,350 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · Paddy | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,050 | 2,250 | 2,150 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat | Bahadurganj APMC | 2,450 | 2,650 | 2,550 | 15 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Pothia's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Pothia →Compare Pothia with… →All villages in Sikti →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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