Potapur

Potapur is a village located in Manvi taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Manvi (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Hirehanagi is the gram panchayat of Potapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Potapur unique in its vibrant Manvi-Raichur region. You’ll see Potapur’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 Potapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potapur is 600944. The village spans a total geographical area of 809.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584120. Manvi is nearest town to Potapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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

Google Map of Potapur

Population of Potapur

According to the 2011 Census, Potapur has a total population of about 891, with approximately 442 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 1015 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 156 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 69. The overall literacy rate is approximately 27.05%, with male literacy at about 37.33% and female literacy near 16.93%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potapur

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

Nearby Villages of Potapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Potapur