Potrem

Potrem is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Bhati is the gram panchayat of Potrem village.

Here you can discover what makes Potrem unique in its vibrant Sanguem-South Goa region. You’ll see Potrem’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Potrem

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potrem is 627005. The village spans a total geographical area of 2225 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403704. Sanguem is nearest town to Potrem village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Potrem village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sanguem Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Potrem

Population of Potrem

According to the 2011 Census, Potrem has a total population of about 201, with approximately 99 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 1030 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 48. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.15%, with male literacy at about 73.74% and female literacy near 66.67%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potrem's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potrem

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Potrem. As per the 2011 stats, Potrem had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Potrem

Knowing the nearby villages of Potrem helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Potrem.

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