Potner - Mangaon, Raigad

Potner is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Mangaon and around 65 km from Alibag. Potner village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potner is 554614. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 402112 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Potner

According to the 2011 Census, Potner village had a total population of 470 people, including 230 males and 240 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.30%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Potner

Potner 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 Potner

Public transport in the Potner is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indapur, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Potner is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Potner is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potner

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

Health Facilities in Potner

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

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