Potal is an inhabited village in Karjat Taluka of Raigarh district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 553634, the Census 2011 record lists 1,111 people in 222 households and the reported area is 333.28 hectares. The local references include Karjat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Karjat at about 17 km.
In short:
Potal is a village in Karjat Taluka, Raigarh district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 553634 and 1,111 people in 222 households.
Village Code553634
Population1,111
Households222
Area333.28 hectares
Nearest TownKarjat
Detailed village profile
Potal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,111 people, 333.28 hectares of reported area and Karjat as the nearest town reference for Potal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Potal falls under Karjat Taluka in Raigarh district, Maharashtra.
The Census village code is 553634.
The record lists 1,111 people living in 222 households.
The reported village area is 333.28 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Karjat.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Potal
Census Village Code
553634
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Raigarh
District Census Code
520
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karjat
Sub-district Census Code
04174
CD Block
Karjat
Households
222
Population
1,111
Male Population
555
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
1,001.8
Area
333.28 hectares
Area
3.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Karjat
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density333.35 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.67%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share49.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Potal in the official administrative record. Census village code 553634 and Karjat CD Block.
State Census Code
27
District Census Code
520
Sub-district Census Code
04174
Village Census Code
553634
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Karjat
Location and Distance
Karjat is the nearest town listed for Potal, about 17 km away. Alibag is listed as the district headquarters at about 7 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karjat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Alibag
Distance from District Headquarter
7 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Karjat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town
Karjat
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
333.28 hectares
Area
3.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,111 people in 222 households, with 555 male residents and 556 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 5.94% and ST share is 5.67% for Potal. Population density works out to about 333.35 people per sq km.
Total Households
222
Total Population
1,111
Male Population
555
Female Population
556
Sex Ratio
1,001.8
Average Household Size
5.0
SC Population
66
SC Male Population
30
SC Female Population
36
SC Population Share
5.94
ST Population
63
ST Male Population
32
ST Female Population
31
ST Population Share
5.67
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Potal list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Potal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Potal include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
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
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Potal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Potal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Potal is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Potal show that net sown area is 212.14 hectares and irrigated land is 105.15 hectares (49.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
71.39 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.53 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
45.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
212.14
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
106.99 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
105.15
Canals Area In Hectares
99 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.99 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.