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

As per Census 2011, Pothi village has a total population of 2,466 people, consisting of 1,314 males and 1,152 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 450 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,424 literate and 1,042 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4661,3141,152
Child Population (0–6 yrs)450249201
Scheduled Castes (SC)473252221
Literate Population1,424918506
Illiterate Population1,042396646

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PothaNorth-East1.58 km
LalpurSouth-West1.65 km
Piplauth GokulpurSouth1.67 km
MalikpuraaEast1.79 km
MoharanaWest2.19 km
TamkauliNorth2.29 km
Sikandrapur KotaEast2.57 km
GwalaraSouth2.87 km
Bahadurpur KotaSouth-East3.21 km
SongraNorth-East3.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pothi

Where is Pothi located?

Pothi village is located in Gabhana Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pothi?

Pothi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pothi?

The pincode of Pothi is 202136.

What is the population of Pothi?

Pothi has a total population of 2,466, including 1,314 males and 1,152 females.

How many households are there in Pothi?

There are 428 households in Pothi.

What is the literacy rate in Pothi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pothi is 57.75%. Male literacy is 69.86% and female literacy is 43.92%.