Potka

Block / Subdivision Kharsawan
State Jharkhand

About Potka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Potka village is 378740. Potka village is located in Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsawan (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Seraikela Kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Burudih is the gram panchayat of Potka village.

The total geographical area of village is 139 hectares. Potka has a total population of 476 peoples, out of which male population is 242 while female population is 234. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of potka village is 49.16% out of which 60.33% males and 37.61% females are literate. There are about 97 houses in potka village. Pincode of potka village locality is 833220.

When it comes to administration, Potka village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Potka village comes under Kharasawan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Khunti Lok Sabha constituency. Kharsawan is nearest town to potka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Potka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 476 242 234
Literate Population 234 146 88
Illiterate Population 242 96 146

Connectivity of Potka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Potka

Frequently Asked Questions about Potka

Where is Potka located?

Potka village is situated in Kharsawan Subdivision, within the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Potka?

The Gram Panchayat of Potka is Burudih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Potka?

The pincode of Potka is 833220, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Potka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Potka is 476, with 242 males and 234 females.

How many households are there in Potka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Potka village has a total of 97 households.

What is the literacy rate in Potka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potka is 49.16%. The male literacy rate is 60.33%, while the female literacy rate is 37.61%.