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Village code 1587
Potha Village, Nowshehra Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population
Potha is a village in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Potha is a village in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Potha, the population is 1,881, PIN code is 185151 and Census village code is 1587. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Potha Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 1587 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 185151 |
| Population | 1,881 |
| Households | 368 |
| Area | 552.80 ha / 5.53 sq. km / 1,366 acres |
| Population density | 340 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1060 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Nowshehra (8 km) |
| Current state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Census 2011 state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Current district | Rajouri |
| Census 2011 district | Rajouri |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 185151. This helps users verify the postal area for Potha, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 185151 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Dabbar Potha BO, Naushera SO, Agrati BO, Androoth BO, Bagla BO, and Bajnoa BO |
| Best matching post office | Dabbar Potha BO (Branch office) |
| Delivery office records | 12 |
| Postal district | Rajouri |
| Postal state | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Postal division | Rajouri Division |
| Postal circle | Jammu Kashmir Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Potha comes under Dabbar gram panchayat and Nowshehra C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Nowshehra at 8 km. The Census district headquarters, Rajouri, is 60 km away.
| Current state | Jammu & Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Current district | Rajouri |
| Census 2011 district | Rajouri |
| State code | 1 |
| District code | 6 |
| Tehsil / Census sub-district code | 25 |
| C.D. Block code | 51 |
| Block panchayat code | 51 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Potha village and its household count.
Total population
1,881 residents in 368 households
Male population
913
Female population
968
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 711; Scheduled Tribes: 572
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Available; count: 1
Government primary school
Available; count: 1
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Available; government count: 2
Secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Dispensary | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Not available in village |
| Medicine shop | 1 |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Available |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Available |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Available |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
| Summer domestic power | 15 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 10 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 254.90 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 78.50 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 176.40 hectares |
| Canal irrigated area | 78.50 hectares |
| Forest area | 203.60 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 94.30 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
| Second crop | Maiza |
| Third crop | Wheat |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Nowshehra, 5-10 km away. |
|---|---|
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
How to Reach Potha
Nowshehra (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Nowshehra is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Nowshehra (8 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Nowshehra (8 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Jammu and Kashmir government website Official state/UT portal
- Rajouri district administration Official district portal
- Jk Land Records land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 1587
- India Post PIN code search 185151
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Potha. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Middle School | Available; 2 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Private Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Dispensary | 1 |
| Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 3 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop | 1 |
| Tap Water Untreated | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Covered Well | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Spring | Available |
| Spring Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Spring Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered | Available |
| Sub Post Office | Available |
| Telephone Landlines | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available |
| Auto Modified Autos | Available |
| Taxi | Available |
| Vans | Available |
| Tractors | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potha village located?
Potha is located in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Rajouri.
Which Tehsil is Potha in?
Potha is in Nowshehra Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Potha in?
District: Rajouri.
What is the village code of Potha?
The Census village code of Potha is 1587.
What is the PIN code of Potha?
The PIN code reported for Potha is 185151.
What is the population of Potha?
Potha has 1,881 residents in 368 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Potha part of?
Potha comes under Dabbar gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Potha?
The nearest statutory town to Potha is Nowshehra (8 km).
Which crops are grown in Potha?
The main crops reported for Potha are Paddy, Maiza, and Wheat.
What land-use details are available for Potha?
Land-use details for Potha include net area sown: 254.90 hectares, irrigated area: 78.50 hectares, and unirrigated area: 176.40 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Potha?
Government primary school status for Potha is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Potha?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Potha?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Potha?
The total geographical area of Potha is 552.80 hectares.
How many households are in Potha?
Potha has 368 households as per Census 2011.
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