Potaria - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Potaria is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Potaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potaria is 200575. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.91 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Jounpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Potaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Potaria

As per Census 2011, Potaria village has a total population of 3,343 people, consisting of 1,713 males and 1,630 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 563 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,050 literate and 1,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Potaria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Potaria

Potaria 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 Potaria

Potaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jounpur to Potaria is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Potaria is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potaria

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

Health Facilities in Potaria

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

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