Potta Jhorki Village Overview
Potta Jhorki is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 28 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 150 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Toja is the Gram Panchayat for Potta Jhorki village.
The sections below provide essential information about Potta Jhorki village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Potta Jhorki is 431260. The village covers a geographical area of 173.97 hectares and has a pincode of 491335. Shahdol(m.p.) is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.
Location Map of Potta Jhorki
Population & Demographics of Potta Jhorki
This section provides population and demographic details of Potta Jhorki village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 259 | 140 | 119 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 131 | 70 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 104 | 66 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 155 | 74 | 81 |
Key population details of Potta Jhorki village are given below:
- Potta Jhorki village is a small village with a total population of around 259, including approximately 140 males and 119 females, with a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 131 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Potta Jhorki village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.15%.
- There are around 75 households in Potta Jhorki village.
Transport & Connectivity of Potta Jhorki
Transport facilities help residents of Potta Jhorki village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Potta Jhorki
The following villages are located close to Potta Jhorki and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potta Jhorki
- Where is Potta Jhorki located?
- Potta Jhorki village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Potta Jhorki?
- The Gram Panchayat of Potta Jhorki is Toja (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Potta Jhorki?
- The pincode of Potta Jhorki is 491335.
- What is the population of Potta Jhorki?
- Potta Jhorki has a total population of 259, including 140 males and 119 females.
- How many households are there in Potta Jhorki?
- There are 75 households in Potta Jhorki.
- What is the literacy rate in Potta Jhorki?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Potta Jhorki is 40.15%. Male literacy is 47.14% and female literacy is 31.93%.