Pothai

Pothai is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Pothai village. As per 2009 stats, Gophanagar is the gram panchayat of Pothai village.

Here you can discover what makes Pothai unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pothai’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 Pothai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pothai is 311486. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Pothai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pothai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pothai

Population of Pothai

According to the 2011 Census, Pothai has a total population of about 268, with approximately 145 males and 123 females. The sex ratio is around 848 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 28. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.88%, with male literacy at about 75.86% and female literacy near 71.54%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pothai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pothai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pothai. As per the 2011 stats, Pothai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pothai

Knowing the nearby villages of Pothai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pothai.

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