Potmo

Potmo is a village located in Churchu subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Churchu (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Ango is the gram panchayat of Potmo village.

Here you can discover what makes Potmo unique in its vibrant Churchu-Hazaribagh region. You’ll see Potmo’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 Potmo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potmo is 368905. The village spans a total geographical area of 422 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825326. Churchu is nearest town to Potmo village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Potmo 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 Mandhu Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Potmo

Population of Potmo

According to the 2011 Census, Potmo has a total population of about 220, with approximately 114 males and 106 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 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 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.73%, with male literacy at about 67.54% and female literacy near 47.17%. There are around 39 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potmo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potmo

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

Nearby Villages of Potmo

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

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