Potgaon - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Potgaon is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Potgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potgaon is 538489. The village covers a total geographical area of 427.75 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Potgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Potgaon

As per Census 2011, Potgaon village has a total population of 1,403 people, consisting of 704 males and 699 females. The village has 379 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 989 literate and 414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 328 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Potgaon

Potgaon 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 Potgaon

Potgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Potgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Potgaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potgaon

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

Health Facilities in Potgaon

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

FAQs about Potgaon