Potra - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Potra is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Potra village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potra is 546185. The village covers a total geographical area of 1187.14 hectares and falls under the 431701 pincode. Kalamnuri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Potra

According to the 2011 Census, Potra village had a total population of 2,877 people, including 1,482 males and 1,395 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 87.85% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 907, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Potra

Potra 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 Potra

Public transport in the Potra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalamnuri to Potra is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Potra is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potra

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

Health Facilities in Potra

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

FAQs about Potra