Potri (पोत्री) — Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar

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ASHA DEVI

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LGD code: 221597
Pincode: 854318
Population: 1,268
Households: 239
Literacy rate: 61.8%
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 668

Census 2011 · in context

How Potri compares

By population, Potri ranks #76 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

61.8%

+20.2% vs mandal average

Potri: 61.8%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

884

−35 vs mandal average

Potri: 884
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Potri: 5.3
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Potri

LGD code: 221597
Pincode: 854318
Population (Census 2011): 1,268
Population (projected 2026): 1,495
Households: 239
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 884
Literacy rate: 61.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Araria district level

Then & Now

Potri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,268

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,495

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

239

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

282

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,268Census 2011
Households: 239Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 884 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 282

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Forbesganj mandal

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What is the pincode of Potri?

The pincode of Potri, Forbesganj mandal, Araria district, Bihar is 854318.

In which district is Potri located?

Potri is a village in Forbesganj mandal of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Potri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Potri village has a population of 1,268 across 239 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Potri?

The current sarpanch of Potri gram panchayat is ASHA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potri in?

Potri falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Potri in?

Potri falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Potri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Potri village is 61.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Potri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Potri village is 884 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Potri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Potri, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Potri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Potri village is 221597.

How big is Potri compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Potri ranks 76 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal by Census 2011 population (1,268 residents).

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Potri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

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What is the pincode of Potri?

In which district is Potri located?

What is the population of Potri as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Potri?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potri in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Potri in?

What is the literacy rate in Potri?

What is the sex ratio in Potri?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Potri?

What is the LGD code of Potri?

How big is Potri compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Potri on the mapपोत्री

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Potri

What is the pincode of Potri?

In which district is Potri located?

What is the population of Potri as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Potri?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potri in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Potri in?

What is the literacy rate in Potri?

What is the sex ratio in Potri?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Potri?

What is the LGD code of Potri?

How big is Potri compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Potri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Potri

Open jobs in Potri