Potapara - Basna, Mahasamund

Potapara 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 village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potapara is 445803. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.17 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Potapara 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.

Population of Potapara

According to the 2011 Census, Potapara village had a total population of 736 people, including 363 males and 373 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 78.91% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Potapara

Potapara 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Potapara

Potapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Potapara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Potapara 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

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Potapara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Potapara

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Potapara