Poti - Mangrulpir, Washim

Poti is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Poti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poti is 530764. The village covers a total geographical area of 841 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Poti

As per Census 2011, Poti village has a total population of 1,260 people, consisting of 658 males and 602 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 997 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Poti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Poti

Poti 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 Poti

Poti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Poti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Poti is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poti

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

Health Facilities in Poti

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

FAQs about Poti