Paota - Kathumar, Alwar

Paota is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Noorpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paota is 073743. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 321605 pincode. Nagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Paota

According to the 2011 Census, Paota village had a total population of 1,042 people, including 569 males and 473 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.89%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 50.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 496.

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

Nearby Villages of Paota

Paota 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 Paota

Public transport in the Paota is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Nagar, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagar to Paota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Paota is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paota

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

Health Facilities in Paota

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

FAQs about Paota