Potapur - Sirwar, Raichur

Potapur is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Manvi and around 53 km from Raichur. Hirehanagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potapur is 600944. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.89 hectares and falls under the 584120 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Potapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Potapur

As per Census 2011, Potapur village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 442 males and 449 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 241 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Potapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Potapur

Potapur 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 Potapur

Public transport in the Potapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Potapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Potapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potapur

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

Health Facilities in Potapur

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

FAQs about Potapur