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.

Here you can discover what makes Potaldiha unique in its vibrant Kaptipada-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Potaldiha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Potaldiha

Population of Potaldiha

According to the 2011 Census, Potaldiha has a total population of about 711, with approximately 348 males and 363 females. The sex ratio is around 1043 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 471. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.37%, with male literacy at about 69.54% and female literacy near 47.66%. There are around 168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potaldiha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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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