Poling - Kapkot, Bageshwar
Poling is a village situated in the Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kapkot and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Poling village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Poling is 050616. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.96 hectares and falls under the 263632 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Poling 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 Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Poling
According to the 2011 Census, Poling village had a total population of 447 people, including 222 males and 225 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.51%, with male literacy at 93.97% and female literacy at 68.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 447 | 222 | 225 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 23 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 409 | 203 | 206 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 313 | 187 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 134 | 35 | 99 |
Nearby Villages of Poling
Poling is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Poling
Poling is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Poling is about 23 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 Poling
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poling village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Poling
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poling village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Poling
Where is Poling located?
Poling village is located in Kapkot Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Poling?
Poling is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Poling?
The pincode of Poling is 263632.
What is the population of Poling?
Poling had a total population of 447, including 222 males and 225 females.
How many households are there in Poling?
Poling had 89 households.
What is the literacy rate in Poling?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poling was 81.51%. Male literacy was 93.97% and female literacy was 68.11%.