Potuguda

Potuguda is a village located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Semala is the gram panchayat of Potuguda village.

Here you can discover what makes Potuguda unique in its vibrant Umarkote-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Potuguda’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 Potuguda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Potuguda is 427358. The village spans a total geographical area of 92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764073. Umarkote is nearest town to Potuguda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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

Google Map of Potuguda

Population of Potuguda

According to the 2011 Census, Potuguda has a total population of about 237, with approximately 112 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 1116 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.77%, with male literacy at about 50.00% and female literacy near 34.40%. There are around 58 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Potuguda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Potuguda

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

Nearby Villages of Potuguda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Potuguda