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Potobera Village

Potobera is an inhabited village in Kharsawan Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 378653, the Census 2011 record lists 811 people in 162 households and the reported area is 113 hectares. The local references include Krishnapur Gram Panchayat, Kharsawan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Seraikela at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Potobera is a village in Kharsawan Sub-district, Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 378653 and 811 people in 162 households.
Village Code378653
Population811
Households162
Area113 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Potobera
Census Village Code
378653
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Saraikela-Kharsawan
District Census Code
369
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharsawan
Sub-district Census Code
02747
CD Block
Kharsawan
Gram Panchayat
Krishnapur
Households
162
Population
811
Male Population
429
Female Population
382
Sex Ratio
890.44
Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
833201
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Potobera at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 811 people, 113 hectares of reported area and Seraikela as the nearest town reference for Potobera, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

Sub-districtKharsawan
CD BlockKharsawan
Gram PanchayatKRISHNAPUR
  • Potobera falls under Kharsawan Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 378653.
  • The record lists 811 people living in 162 households.
  • The reported village area is 113 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Seraikela.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density717.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.62%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Potobera in the official administrative record. Census village code 378653, Krishnapur Gram Panchayat and Kharsawan CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
369
Sub-district Census Code
02747
Village Census Code
378653
CD Block Code
0253
CD Block Name
Kharsawan
Gram Panchayat Name
Krishnapur

Location and Distance

Seraikela is the nearest town listed for Potobera, about 45 km away. Seraikela Kharsawan is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharsawan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Seraikela Kharsawan
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Seraikela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
113 hectares
Area
1.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 811 people in 162 households, with 429 male residents and 382 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 6.78% and ST share is 9.62% for Potobera. Population density works out to about 717.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
162
Total Population
811
Male Population
429
Female Population
382
Sex Ratio
890.44
Average Household Size
5.01
SC Population
55
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
23
SC Population Share
6.78
ST Population
78
ST Male Population
46
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
9.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Potobera list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Potobera. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Potobera include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Potobera include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Potobera include self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Potobera is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Potobera show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 101.46 hectares and irrigated land is 3.24 hectares (3.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
101.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
98.53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.24
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.24 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Potobera

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
45
Banks in Matched Records
15
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 33 73%
CRM 11 24%
CDM 1 2.2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 24%
Canara Bank 9 20%
Bank of Baroda 4 8.9%
Bank of India 4 8.9%
Punjab National Bank 3 6.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) 833201 Jharkhand Aikath House at Sadar Bazar Po Ps Chaibasa Dist West Singhbhum, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Chaibasa Court Road Padiya Market, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) West Singhbhum Jharkhand W/O Late Bagun Bodra Tambo Chowk Road Po Chaibasa Thana Muffasil Tamarbandh Chaibasa, Paschimi…
Canara Bank ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Sardar Bazar, Main Road Pb No.33 I Floor, Jain Market Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Court Road Padiya Market Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of Baroda ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Jhinkpani Road Matkamhatu(mahulsai), Chaibasa, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) P. O-Chaibasa, P. S-Sadar, West Singhbhum Jharkhand S/O-Late Pardir Kumar Biswas, VILL-Bari Bazar Main Road Chaibasa, P…
Bank of India ATM 833201 Paschimi Singhbhum Chaibasa Chaibasa (Nagar Parishad) Sadar Bazar Deys Medical Store, Paschimi Singhbhum, Jharkhand, 833201

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Potobera village located?

Potobera is in Kharsawan Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Potobera village in?

Potobera village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.

Which state is Potobera village in?

Potobera village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Potobera under?

Potobera comes under Kharsawan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Potobera?

The Census village code of Potobera is 378653.

Which Gram Panchayat is Potobera under?

Potobera is listed under KRISHNAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kharsawan.

What is the population of Potobera village?

The village record lists 811 people and 162 households for Potobera.

How many households are in Potobera village?

The village record lists 162 households for Potobera.

What is the male and female population of Potobera?

The record lists 429 male residents and 382 female residents for Potobera.

What is the sex ratio of Potobera village?

The sex ratio of Potobera is 890.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Potobera village?

The reported geographical area of Potobera is 113 hectares.

What is the population density of Potobera village?

The approximate population density of Potobera is 717.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Potobera?

The nearest town listed for Potobera is Seraikela, about 45 km away.

How far is Potobera from the district headquarters?

Potobera is about 20 km from Seraikela Kharsawan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Potobera from the sub-district headquarters?

Potobera is about 20 km from Kharsawan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Potobera?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Potobera.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Potobera?

For Potobera, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 101.46 hectares and irrigated land is 3.24 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Potobera?

The page shows 45 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Potobera. These records include 15 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.