Potale

Potale is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Potale village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Potale unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Potale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Potale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potale is 564590. The village spans a total geographical area of 977 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415103. Karad is nearest town to Potale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Potale village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad South Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Potale

Population of Potale

According to the 2011 Census, Potale has a total population of about 1,857, with approximately 962 males and 895 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 254 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.65%, with male literacy at about 80.35% and female literacy near 74.75%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potale

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

Nearby Villages of Potale

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Potale