Pooth - Garhmukteshwar, Hapur

Pooth is a village situated in the Garhmukteshwar tehsil of Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Garhmukteshwar and around 100 km from Ghaziabad. Pooth Shankarateela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pooth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pooth is 120107. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.24 hectares and falls under the 245208 pincode. Garhmukteshwar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pooth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pooth

As per Census 2011, Pooth village has a total population of 2,094 people, consisting of 1,150 males and 944 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 820 females per 1,000 males. There are 453 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 1,118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0941,150944
Child Population (0–6 yrs)453247206
Scheduled Castes (SC)321715
Literate Population976650326
Illiterate Population1,118500618

Nearby Villages of Pooth

Pooth 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)
Nawada KhurdNorth-West1.50 km
Kati Urf Shankara TeelaSouth-East1.57 km
Piploti Kalan AhatmaliEast2.01 km
Paindapur AhatmaliEast2.36 km
AlapurSouth2.52 km
BarariSouth-West2.69 km
Sateda AhatmaliNorth2.87 km
KirawaliSouth2.96 km
Ganga Choli AhatmaliNorth-East3.09 km
Paindapur MustehkamSouth-East3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pooth

Pooth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garhmuktesar Br, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhmukteshwar to Pooth is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ghaziabad to Pooth is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pooth

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pooth

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

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

FAQs about Pooth

Where is Pooth located?

Pooth village is located in Garhmukteshwar Tehsil, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pooth?

The Gram Panchayat of Pooth is Pooth Shankarateela.

What is the pincode of Pooth?

The pincode of Pooth is 245208.

What is the population of Pooth?

Pooth has a total population of 2,094, including 1,150 males and 944 females.

How many households are there in Pooth?

There are 328 households in Pooth.

What is the literacy rate in Pooth?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pooth is 46.61%. Male literacy is 56.52% and female literacy is 34.53%.