Pota
About Pota
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pota village is 437247. Pota village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 945.2 hectares. Pota has a total population of 3,097 peoples, out of which male population is 1,521 while female population is 1,576. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1036 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pota village is 62.45% out of which 72.26% males and 52.98% females are literate. There are about 707 houses in pota village. Pincode of pota village locality is 494334.
When it comes to administration, Pota village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Pota village comes under Chandrapura Vidhan Sabha constituency & Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency. Adbhar is nearest town to pota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
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Population of Pota
The population details of Pota cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,097 | 1,521 | 1,576 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 389 | 182 | 207 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 425 | 212 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 398 | 185 | 213 |
| Literate Population | 1,934 | 1,099 | 835 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,163 | 422 | 741 |
Connectivity of Pota
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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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%.