Pothwa - Shahabad, Hardoi

Pothwa is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Todarpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Pothwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothwa is 139373. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.55 hectares and falls under the 241405 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Pothwa 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 Shahabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardoi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pothwa

According to the 2011 Census, Pothwa village had a total population of 585 people, including 326 males and 259 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 794 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 83.39% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothwa

Pothwa 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 Pothwa

Pothwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Todarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Pothwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Pothwa is about 30 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 Pothwa

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

Health Facilities in Pothwa

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

FAQs about Pothwa