Potgaon
About Potgaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Potgaon village is 447798. Potgaon village is located in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 28km away from Kanker, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Potgaon village. As per 2009 stats, Potgaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 820.41 hectares. Potgaon has a total population of 2,361 peoples, out of which male population is 1,151 while female population is 1,210. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of potgaon village is 67.09% out of which 74.54% males and 60.00% females are literate. There are about 547 houses in potgaon village. Pincode of potgaon village locality is 493558.
As per 2019 stats, Potgaon village comes under Kanker assembly & parliamentary constituency. Kanker is nearest town to potgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Potgaon
The population details of Potgaon cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,361 | 1,151 | 1,210 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 299 | 153 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 291 | 137 | 154 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,449 | 708 | 741 |
| Literate Population | 1,584 | 858 | 726 |
| Illiterate Population | 777 | 293 | 484 |
Connectivity of Potgaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Potgaon
Where is Potgaon located?
Potgaon village is situated in Kanker Tehsil, within the Uttar Bastar Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Potgaon?
Potgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Potgaon?
The pincode of Potgaon is 493558, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Potgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Potgaon is 2,361, with 1,151 males and 1,210 females.
How many households are there in Potgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Potgaon village has a total of 547 households.
What is the literacy rate in Potgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potgaon is 67.09%. The male literacy rate is 74.54%, while the female literacy rate is 60.00%.