Pothing
Pothing is a village located in Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kapkot (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Bageshwar. As per 2009 stats, Pothing village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Pothing unique in its vibrant Kapkot-Bageshwar region. You’ll see Pothing’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Pothing
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pothing is 050584. The village spans a total geographical area of 1148.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263633. Bageshwar is nearest town to Pothing village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.
Google Map of Pothing
Population of Pothing
According to the 2011 Census, Pothing has a total population of about 2,148, with approximately 1,003 males and 1,145 females. The sex ratio is around 1141 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 341 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 250 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.22%, with male literacy at about 75.07% and female literacy near 52.84%. There are around 453 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pothing's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,148 | 1,003 | 1,145 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 341 | 165 | 176 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 250 | 118 | 132 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,358 | 753 | 605 |
| Illiterate Population | 790 | 250 | 540 |
Connectivity of Pothing
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pothing. As per the 2011 stats, Pothing had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pothing
Knowing the nearby villages of Pothing helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pothing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pothing
- Where is Pothing located?
- Pothing village is situated in Kapkot Tehsil, within the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pothing?
- Pothing serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Pothing?
- The pincode of Pothing is 263633, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Pothing as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pothing is 2,148, with 1,003 males and 1,145 females.
- How many households are there in Pothing as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Pothing village has a total of 453 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Pothing as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pothing is 63.22%. The male literacy rate is 75.07%, while the female literacy rate is 52.84%.