Koltha Village
Koltha is a revenue village in Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar. It had a population of 7,996 in 1,597 households (Census 2011).
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7,996 souls. 1,597 homes.
Pothia block, Kishanganj district, Bihar.
Koltha today
- Cabbage₹2,000Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Onion₹5,000Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
- Potato₹1,500Thakurganj APMC · 5 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Koltha, Pothia block, Kishanganj!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Koltha
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Koltha at a glance
Koltha is one of the larger villages of Pothia block — 4th of 141 by population, with 7,996 people in 1,597 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 47.8%, below Kishanganj district's 53.7% (Pothia block: 51.3%), while the sex ratio was 924 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 952. It falls under Koltha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 855117. The village covers 1,092 hectares — about 10.9 km², or roughly 732 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Pothia Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 2 self-help groups with 104 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Koltha is in the Koltha (कोल्था) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Koltha
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Koltha compares
By population, Koltha ranks #4 of 141 inhabited villages in Pothia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Koltha ranks
| Ranked by | Koltha | In Kishanganj district | In Bihar | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 7,996 | 24 of 732 | 1,826 of 39,073 (tied)above 95% | 1,361 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 1,597 | 23 of 732 | 1,627 of 39,073 (tied)above 96% | 273 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 47.8% | 532 of 732 | 32,224 of 39,071 (tied)above 18% | 54.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 924 per 1,000 males | 466 of 732 (tied) | 17,938 of 39,052 (tied)above 53% | 940 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.01 per household | 352 of 732 (tied) | 29,366 of 39,073 (tied)above 24% | 5.00 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 732.1 per km² | 421 of 732 | 27,770 of 38,451 (tied)above 28% | 811.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 29.7% | 349 of 732 (tied) | 24,181 of 39,073 (tied)above 38% | 29.6% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Koltha
In Kishanganj district
- JahangirpurPothia, Kishanganj9,292 people · 51.0% literate · 936 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
- BurhnaiPothia, Kishanganj9,302 people · 47.6% literate · 945 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- MangraDighalbank, Kishanganj6,796 people · 49.0% literate · 897 per 1,000 · 4.96 per householdCompare →
- IkraDighalbank, Kishanganj6,994 people · 50.2% literate · 938 per 1,000 · 4.75 per householdCompare →
- PathariaThakurganj, Kishanganj5,954 people · 49.9% literate · 940 per 1,000 · 4.91 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- NipaniaBarhara, Purnia9,052 people · 48.2% literate · 921 per 1,000 · 5.00 per householdCompare →
- MorsandaFalka, Katihar8,519 people · 49.6% literate · 927 per 1,000 · 4.91 per householdCompare →
- HariaAraria, Araria8,046 people · 47.9% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 5.15 per householdCompare →
- BhaluraAurai, Muzaffarpur6,865 people · 47.7% literate · 918 per 1,000 · 5.04 per householdCompare →
- KamraBalrampur, Katihar7,601 people · 48.5% literate · 917 per 1,000 · 4.87 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Koltha 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 Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 855117
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 7,996Census 2011
- Male / female
- 4,155 / 3,841
- Households
- 1,597
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 47.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 2,377
- Work participation
- 29.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Koltha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Koltha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Koltha · 26.5272° N, 88.1178° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Koltha
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Koltha
Koltha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Pothia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices147 in Kishanganj district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics122 in Kishanganj district
Primary / community health centre
Galgalia
Schools & anganwadis8 in Kishanganj district
Colleges & universities4 in Kishanganj district
Police & fire stations3 in Kishanganj district
- Police Staion
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Kishanganj district
Government offices2 in Kishanganj district
Temples1 in Kishanganj district
Mosques6 in Kishanganj district
Transport12 in Kishanganj district
- Galgalia
Railway station
Community places2 in Kishanganj district
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People often ask about Koltha
Where is Koltha located?
Koltha is a village in Pothia block of Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Koltha in?
Koltha is in Kishanganj district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Koltha belong to?
Koltha comes under the Koltha gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Koltha?
The pincode of Koltha, Pothia, Kishanganj is 855117.
What is the population of Koltha?
As per the 2011 Census, Koltha had a population of 7,996 (4,155 males and 3,841 females).
How many households are there in Koltha?
Koltha had 1,597 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Koltha?
Koltha covers about 1,092 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Koltha?
The literacy rate of Koltha was 47.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Koltha?
Koltha had 924 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Koltha in?
Koltha is in the Pothia development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Koltha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Koltha is 222606 and its Census 2011 village code is 222606.
Which villages are near Koltha?
Villages near Koltha include Galgalia (within ~15 km), Chitalghata (about 16 km), Naksalbari (about 19 km), Bhotamari (about 20 km), Paschim Dangapara (about 20 km).
What is the population of Koltha in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Koltha's Census 2011 population of 7,996 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 10,200 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Koltha?
The sarpanch of Koltha has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 November: 6.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Kishanganj district, within the last 14 days.
Last reported 5 Nov 2026 — no newer prices from markets in Kishanganj. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Thakurganj APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Medium | Thakurganj APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Desi | Thakurganj APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Apple · American | Thakurganj APMC | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Thakurganj APMC | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 4 Nov 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 Koltha's shops. Best mandi price near Koltha →
Official dataAgmarknet, 5 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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