Potegaon

Potegaon is a village located in Karmala tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Karmala (tehsildar office) and 146km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Potegaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Potegaon unique in its vibrant Karmala-Solapur region. You’ll see Potegaon’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 Potegaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potegaon is 561824. The village spans a total geographical area of 779 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413203. Karmala is nearest town to Potegaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Potegaon 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 Karmala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Potegaon

Population of Potegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Potegaon has a total population of about 687, with approximately 370 males and 317 females. The sex ratio is around 856 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 106 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.17%, with male literacy at about 70.54% and female literacy near 54.57%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potegaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potegaon

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

Nearby Villages of Potegaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Potegaon