Potal - Pipili, Puri

Potal is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Teisipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potal is 408819. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 752046 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Potal

According to the 2011 Census, Potal village had a total population of 581 people, including 305 males and 276 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.87%, with male literacy at 95.41% and female literacy at 79.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Potal

Potal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Potal

Potal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Potal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Potal is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potal

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

Health Facilities in Potal

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

FAQs about Potal