Pothaganahalli - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Pothaganahalli is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Pavagada and around 136 km from Tumkur. Potaganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothaganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothaganahalli is 610526. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.47 hectares and falls under the 572141 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Pothaganahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pavagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pothaganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pothaganahalli village had a total population of 2,940 people, including 1,483 males and 1,457 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pothaganahalli

Pothaganahalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pothaganahalli

Pothaganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Pothaganahalli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Pothaganahalli is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothaganahalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pothaganahalli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pothaganahalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pothaganahalli village are given below:

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