Potangal - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Potangal is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Chincholi and around 74 km from Gulbarga. Jattur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potangal is 620469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1009.27 hectares and falls under the 585305 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Potangal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sedam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Potangal

According to the 2011 Census, Potangal village had a total population of 1,104 people, including 529 males and 575 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.11%, with male literacy at 53.85% and female literacy at 35.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Potangal

Potangal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Potangal

Potangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawandgi, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Potangal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Potangal is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potangal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Potangal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Potangal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Potangal village are given below:

FAQs about Potangal