Pothi - Gabhana, Aligarh

Pothi is a village situated in the Gabhana tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gabhana and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Pothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothi is 122017. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.84 hectares and falls under the 202136 pincode. Gabhana is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pothi

According to the 2011 Census, Pothi village had a total population of 2,466 people, including 1,314 males and 1,152 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.63%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 53.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothi

Pothi 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 Pothi

Pothi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabhana to Pothi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Pothi is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothi

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

Health Facilities in Pothi

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

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