Potes - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Potes is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Jayapatna and around 62 km from Bhawanipatna. Pandigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potes village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potes is 424131. The village covers a total geographical area of 327 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Potes

According to the 2011 Census, Potes village had a total population of 893 people, including 446 males and 447 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.17%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 54.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Potes

Potes 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 Potes

Potes is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Potes is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Potes is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potes

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

Health Facilities in Potes

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

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