Potapara Tukda Village - Basna, Mahasamund
Potapara Tukda is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bichiya P serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potapara Tukda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Potapara Tukda is 445804. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.59 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Potapara Tukda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraipali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Potapara Tukda
Potapara Tukda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Potapara | North-East | 1.09 km |
| Saraipali(chorbhatti) | South-East | 1.21 km |
| Mudpahar | North-East | 2.30 km |
| Nawagaon Tukda | West | 2.42 km |
| Sirko | North | 2.49 km |
| Bichhiya | East | 2.88 km |
| Mednipur | South-East | 2.90 km |
| Chorbhatti | East | 2.96 km |
| Jamdi | North | 3.15 km |
| Nawagaon | West | 3.23 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Potapara Tukda
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Potapara Tukda. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Potapara Tukda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Potapara Tukda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Potapara Tukda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Potapara Tukda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Potapara Tukda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Potapara Tukda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Potapara Tukda
Where is Potapara Tukda located?
Potapara Tukda village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Potapara Tukda?
The Gram Panchayat of Potapara Tukda is Bichiya P.
What is the pincode of Potapara Tukda?
The pincode of Potapara Tukda is 493554.