Potha is a village in Surankote Tehsil of Punch district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001244.
About Potha village record
The source record places Potha in Surankote Tehsil of Punch district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 001244.
The Census 2011 record reports population 3,988, 736 households, area 429 hectares, PIN code 185202.
Quick facts
- Village
- Potha
- Village code
- 001244
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Surankote
- District
- Punch
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 3,988
- Households
- 736
- Sex ratio
- 811 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 429 hectares
- Population density
- 930 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 185202
Census code and location hierarchy
For Potha, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 005
- Sub-district code
- 00019
- Village code
- 001244
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Potha |
| Census village code | 001244 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Punch |
| District code | 005 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Surankote |
| Sub-district code | 00019 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 3,988 |
| Households | 736 |
| Male population | 2,202 |
| Female population | 1,786 |
| Sex ratio | 811 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 262 |
| Area | 429 hectares |
| Population density | 930 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 185202 |
| CD block | Surankot |
| Gram panchayat | Potha |
| Nearest statutory town | Surankote |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 0 km |
Facilities and amenities in Potha
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 6 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 12 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 93 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 78 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 75 hectares |
| Net area sown | 183 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 141 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 42 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 42 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Potha in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Potha name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Potha?
The Census village code of Potha is 001244.
Where is Potha village?
Potha village is in Surankote Tehsil (sub-district) of Punch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Potha?
The source reports a population of 3,988 for Potha.
What is the sex ratio of Potha?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Potha is 811 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.