Poota - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Poota is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Poota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poota is 204407. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.09 hectares and falls under the 233304 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Poota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saidpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poota

According to the 2011 Census, Poota village had a total population of 2,357 people, including 1,196 males and 1,161 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.54%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 64.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Poota

Poota 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 Poota

Public transport in the Poota is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Taraon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Poota is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Poota is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poota

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

Health Facilities in Poota

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

FAQs about Poota