Potahra - Gorakhpur

Potahra is a village situated in the Gorakhpur tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Gorakhpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Phulwaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potahra is 185422. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.85 hectares and falls under the 273152 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Potahra

Potahra 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 Potahra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Potahra. The nearest railway station is Kauriaa Jungle, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Potahra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potahra

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

Health Facilities in Potahra

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

FAQs about Potahra