Pothia - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Pothia is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 59.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothia is 308977. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.19 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pothia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pothia

According to the 2011 Census, Pothia village had a total population of 3,108 people, including 1,571 males and 1,537 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.55%, with male literacy at 48.14% and female literacy at 37.06%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothia

Pothia 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 Pothia

Public transport in the Pothia is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Pothia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Pothia is about 59.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothia

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

Health Facilities in Pothia

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

FAQs about Pothia