Pothiwasa - Ukhimath, Rudraprayag
Pothiwasa is a village situated in the Ukhimath tehsil of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ukhimath and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Rudraprayag. Ushara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothiwasa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothiwasa is 042155. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.11 hectares and falls under the 246419 pincode. Rudraprayag is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Pothiwasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kedarnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pothiwasa
Pothiwasa 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 Pothiwasa
Pothiwasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudraprayag to Pothiwasa is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pothiwasa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pothiwasa 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 Pothiwasa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pothiwasa 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Pothiwasa
Where is Pothiwasa located?
Pothiwasa village is located in Ukhimath Tehsil, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pothiwasa?
The Gram Panchayat of Pothiwasa is Ushara.
What is the pincode of Pothiwasa?
The pincode of Pothiwasa is 246419.