Potka

Potka is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Potka unique in its vibrant Kharsawan-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Potka’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 Potka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potka is 378740. The village spans a total geographical area of 139 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833220. Kharsawan is nearest town to Potka village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Potka

Population of Potka

According to the 2011 Census, Potka has a total population of about 476, with approximately 242 males and 234 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 207. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.16%, with male literacy at about 60.33% and female literacy near 37.61%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potka

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

Nearby Villages of Potka

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

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