Potaldiha

Potaldiha is a village located in Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kaptipada (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Nudadiha is the gram panchayat of Potaldiha village.

Potaldiha has its own place in the vibrant Mayurbhanj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Potaldiha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potaldiha is 391135. The village spans a total geographical area of 374 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757077. Udala is nearest town to Potaldiha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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

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Population of Potaldiha

Below is a concise population overview of Potaldiha as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Potaldiha village:

• The total population of Potaldiha village is around 711, including approximately 348 males and 363 females, with a sex ratio of 1043 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Potaldiha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Potaldiha village has 471 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Potaldiha village is about 58.37%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 47.66%.
• There are around 168 households in Potaldiha village.

Connectivity of Potaldiha

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

Nearby Villages of Potaldiha

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

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