Potteru - Kalimela, Malkangiri

Potteru is a village situated in the Kalimela tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Motu and around 60 km from Malkangiri . Manyamkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potteru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potteru is 431154. The village covers a total geographical area of 1007 hectares and falls under the 764086 pincode. Malkangiri is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Potteru

According to the 2011 Census, Potteru village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 896 males and 904 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.79%, with male literacy at 54.53% and female literacy at 35.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 935.

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

Nearby Villages of Potteru

Potteru is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Potteru

Potteru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkangiri to Potteru is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malkangiri to Potteru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potteru

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

Health Facilities in Potteru

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

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