Potrel
About Potrel
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Potrel village is 430927. Potrel village is located in Orkel tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 41km away from sub-district headquarter Orkel (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Potrel village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1494 hectares. Potrel has a total population of 3,088 peoples, out of which male population is 1,522 while female population is 1,566. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of potrel village is 42.78% out of which 52.43% males and 33.40% females are literate. There are about 667 houses in potrel village. Pincode of potrel village locality is 764051.
When it comes to administration, Potrel village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Potrel village comes under Chitrakonda Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. Balimela is nearest town to potrel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
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Population of Potrel
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 3,088 | 1,522 | 1,566 |
Literate Population | 1,321 | 798 | 523 |
Illiterate Population | 1,767 | 724 | 1,043 |
Connectivity of Potrel
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Potrel
Frequently Asked Questions about Potrel
Where is Potrel located?
Potrel village is situated in Orkel Tehsil, within the Malkangiri district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Potrel?
Potrel serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Potrel?
The pincode of Potrel is 764051, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Potrel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Potrel is 3,088, with 1,522 males and 1,566 females.
How many households are there in Potrel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Potrel village has a total of 667 households.
What is the literacy rate in Potrel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Potrel is 42.78%. The male literacy rate is 52.43%, while the female literacy rate is 33.40%.