Potoo Kheri - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Potoo Kheri is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Baisar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Potoo Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potoo Kheri is 103825. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Potoo Kheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Potoo Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Potoo Kheri village had a total population of 569 people, including 289 males and 280 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 55.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Potoo Kheri

Potoo Kheri 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 Potoo Kheri

Potoo Kheri 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 Atru, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Potoo Kheri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Potoo Kheri is about 40 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 Potoo Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Potoo Kheri

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

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