Potanai - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Potanai is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Tirtol and around 27 km from Jagatsinghapur . Potanai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potanai is 397533. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Potanai

As per Census 2011, Potanai village has a total population of 1,589 people, consisting of 810 males and 779 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,290 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Potanai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Potanai

Potanai 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 Potanai

Potanai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Potanai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Potanai is about 27 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 Potanai

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

Health Facilities in Potanai

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

FAQs about Potanai