Potka - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Potka is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Potaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potka is 433145. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.85 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Bishrampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Potka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ambikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Potka

According to the 2011 Census, Potka village had a total population of 1,850 people, including 923 males and 927 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.45%, with male literacy at 48.90% and female literacy at 34.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 855.

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

Nearby Villages of Potka

Potka 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 Potka

Potka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bishrampur to Potka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Potka is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potka

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

Health Facilities in Potka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Potka village are given below:

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