Pota - Murtijapur, Akola

Pota is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Khodad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pota is 530240. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Pota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pota

According to the 2011 Census, Pota village had a total population of 183 people, including 92 males and 91 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.78%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 68.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Pota

Pota 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 Pota

Pota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Pota is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Pota is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pota

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

Health Facilities in Pota

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

FAQs about Pota