Indian Village Directory

Pothara Village

Pothara is an inhabited village in Samudrapur Taluka of Wardha district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 534704, the Census 2011 record lists 513 people in 126 households and the reported area is 825.59 hectares. The local references include Samudrapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hinganghat at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Pothara is a village in Samudrapur Taluka, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 534704 and 513 people in 126 households.
Village Code534704
Population513
Households126
Area825.59 hectares
Nearest TownHinganghat

Key Village Facts

Village
Pothara
Census Village Code
534704
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Wardha
District Census Code
504
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Samudrapur
Sub-district Census Code
04022
CD Block
Samudrapur
Households
126
Population
513
Male Population
256
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
1,003.91
Area
825.59 hectares
Area
8.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Hinganghat
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pothara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 513 people, 825.59 hectares of reported area and Hinganghat as the nearest town reference for Pothara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWardha
CD BlockSamudrapur
  • Pothara falls under Samudrapur Taluka in Wardha district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 534704.
  • The record lists 513 people living in 126 households.
  • The reported village area is 825.59 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hinganghat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density62.14 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.59%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share67.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pothara in the official administrative record. Census village code 534704 and Samudrapur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
504
Sub-district Census Code
04022
Village Census Code
534704
CD Block Code
0073
CD Block Name
Samudrapur

Location and Distance

Hinganghat is the nearest town listed for Pothara, about 16 km away. Wardha is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Samudrapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Wardha
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hinganghat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town
Hinganghat
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
825.59 hectares
Area
8.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 513 people in 126 households, with 256 male residents and 257 female residents. The average household size is 4.07, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 15.59% for Pothara. Population density works out to about 62.14 people per sq km.

Total Households
126
Total Population
513
Male Population
256
Female Population
257
Sex Ratio
1,003.91
Average Household Size
4.07
ST Population
80
ST Male Population
40
ST Female Population
40
ST Population Share
15.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pothara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pothara include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.16 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pothara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pothara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pothara is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pothara show that reported agricultural commodities include Bamboo Cane Products, Broom and Agricultural Implements, net sown area is 726.59 hectares and irrigated land is 493.59 hectares (67.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Manufacturers Commodities First
Bamboo Cane Products
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Broom
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Agricultural Implements
Forest Area In Hectares
22.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.86 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.27 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
13.98 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.48 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
726.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
233 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
493.59
Canals Area In Hectares
221 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pothara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 50%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 442305 Wardha Samudrapur Samudrapur Samudrapur Plot No-5, Subhash Ward, 4, Vidya Colony, Jam Girad Road, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442305
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 442301 Wardha Samudrapur Nandori Teh-Samudrapur Chordia House, Nandori at and Post Nandori, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442301
State Bank of India ATM 442305 Wardha Samudrapur Samudrapur Main Road Samudrapur-442305, Taluk Hinganghat, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442305
Bank of India CRM 442305 Wardha Samudrapur Samudrapur Survey No.43/2, Plot No.5, Vidya Vikas Colony Samudrapur, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442305

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pothara village located?

Pothara is in Samudrapur Taluka of Wardha district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Pothara village in?

Pothara village is in Wardha district.

Which state is Pothara village in?

Pothara village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Pothara under?

Pothara comes under Samudrapur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pothara?

The Census village code of Pothara is 534704.

What is the population of Pothara village?

The village record lists 513 people and 126 households for Pothara.

How many households are in Pothara village?

The village record lists 126 households for Pothara.

What is the male and female population of Pothara?

The record lists 256 male residents and 257 female residents for Pothara.

What is the sex ratio of Pothara village?

The sex ratio of Pothara is 1,003.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothara village?

The reported geographical area of Pothara is 825.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothara village?

The approximate population density of Pothara is 62.14 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pothara?

The nearest town listed for Pothara is Hinganghat, about 16 km away.

How far is Pothara from the district headquarters?

Pothara is about 62 km from Wardha, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pothara from the sub-district headquarters?

Pothara is about 25 km from Samudrapur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pothara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Pothara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pothara?

For Pothara, reported agricultural commodities include Bamboo Cane Products, Broom and Agricultural Implements, net sown area is 726.59 hectares and irrigated land is 493.59 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothara?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pothara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.