Potal

Potal is a village located in Karjat tehsil of Raigarh district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Karjat (tehsildar office) and 7km away from district headquarter Alibag. As per 2009 stats, Potal village is also a gram panchayat.

Potal has its own place in the vibrant Raigarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Potal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potal is 553634. The village spans a total geographical area of 333.28 hectares. Karjat is nearest town to Potal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Potal

Below is a concise population overview of Potal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,111 555 556
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 131 63 68
Scheduled Castes (SC) 66 30 36
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 63 32 31
Literate Population 770 409 361
Illiterate Population 341 146 195

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Potal village:

  • The total population of Potal village is around 1,111, including approximately 555 males and 556 females, with a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 131 children aged 0–6 years in Potal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Potal village has 66 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 63 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Potal village is about 69.31%, with male literacy at 73.69% and female literacy at 64.93%.
  • There are around 222 households in Potal village.

Connectivity of Potal

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Potal

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

Vaijanath Bhivpuri Humgaon Saidongar Pali T Kothal Khalathi Done Salokh T Need Barne Jambhiwali Savele Arvand

Frequently Asked Questions about Potal

Where is Potal located?
Potal village is situated in Karjat Tehsil, within the Raigarh district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Potal?
Potal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Potal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Potal is 1,111, with 555 males and 556 females.
How many households are there in Potal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Potal village has a total of 222 households.
What is the literacy rate in Potal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potal is 69.31%. The male literacy rate is 73.69%, while the female literacy rate is 64.93%.