Potalia - Kushalgarh, Banswara

Potalia is a village situated in the Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushalgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Banswara. Potaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potalia is 099744. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 327801 pincode. Kushalgarh is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Potalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Potalia

According to the 2011 Census, Potalia village had a total population of 2,916 people, including 1,460 males and 1,456 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.38%, with male literacy at 66.43% and female literacy at 36.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,314.

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

Nearby Villages of Potalia

Potalia 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 Potalia

Potalia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalgarh to Potalia is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banswara to Potalia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potalia

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

Health Facilities in Potalia

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

FAQs about Potalia