Pota
Pota is a village located in Malkharoda tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Malkharoda (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Pota village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Pota unique in its vibrant Malkharoda-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Pota’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Pota
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pota is 437247. The village spans a total geographical area of 945.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494334. Adbhar is nearest town to Pota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
When it comes to local governance, Pota village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chandrapura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Pota
Population of Pota
According to the 2011 Census, Pota has a total population of about 3,097, with approximately 1,521 males and 1,576 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 389 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 425 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 398. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.45%, with male literacy at about 72.26% and female literacy near 52.98%. There are around 707 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,097 | 1,521 | 1,576 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 389 | 182 | 207 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 425 | 212 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 398 | 185 | 213 |
| Literate Population | 1,934 | 1,099 | 835 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,163 | 422 | 741 |
Connectivity of Pota
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pota. As per the 2011 stats, Pota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pota
Knowing the nearby villages of Pota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pota
- Where is Pota located?
- Pota village is situated in Malkharoda Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pota?
- Pota serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Pota?
- The pincode of Pota is 494334, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Pota as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pota is 3,097, with 1,521 males and 1,576 females.
- How many households are there in Pota as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Pota village has a total of 707 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Pota as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pota is 62.45%. The male literacy rate is 72.26%, while the female literacy rate is 52.98%.