Pota
| Pota | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | [[Haryana, India]] |
| District | Mahendergarh |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Kanina |
| Climate | warm (Köppen) |
| Website |
haryana |
'Pota'is a village panchayat located in the Mahendragarh district in the Indian state of Haryana.
History
Pota is a Village in Kanina Tehsil in Mahendragarh District of Haryana State, India. It belongs to Gurgaon Division . It is located 51 km towards North from District headquarters Narnaul. 15 km from Kanina. 306 km from State capital Chandigarh .
The word Pota means "grandson" in Hindi. There are many stories as to how this name was coined, but the most famous story is that once a man along with his family members were passing by this area. They planned to stop here and take rest. The man's daughter in law who was pregnant gave birth to a boy. Being extremely elated the man decided to make this forest ares a residential area and name it Pota, After that this is known by this name In pota village there are about 350 person are works as a teacher in various school, this is largest number in Mohindergarh district .
Demographics
The total population of the village is around 5,500. There are many castes in this village; notable among them are Yadavs (Ahir) and Rajputs (Thakur). The native language of Potais Haryanvi, but most of the village people can speak and understand Hindi and English.
Economy
Teaching is the major profession for the people of this region.
Location
The nearest town is Kanina at a distance of about 14 km. It is located around 264 km away from Chandigarh which is the state capital. The other major cities are Delhi and a distance of 100 km and Jaipur at about 172 km away.The surrounding nearby villages and its distance from Pota are Sehlang, Bagoth, Chriya, Sayana, and Nautana.
Transport
It is connected by roads to all parts of the country. The nearest railway station is Gudha and kanina at a distance of about 12 km and 15 km. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi situated at a distance of about 86 km.
Education
Schools
- Govt.Sr Sec school
https://www.facebook.com/Government-Sr-Sec-School-Pota-203908236469788/
- RHM High School
- Hindu High School
Nearest College/ University
Jant-Pali village, Mahendragarh
http://www.cuh.ac.in//
- Dav College Of Engineering And Technology (davcet), Kanina
https://www.davcetkanina.org/ Address : Rewari Road, Kanina
- PKSD PG College Kanina
Address : SH 24, Kanina, Haryana 123027
Phone:01285 236 147
Temple
Baba kushaldas`s temple it is famous Temple of this village
References
Coordinates: 28°25′30″N 76°13′30″E / 28.425°N 76.225°E