Indian Village Directory

Potia Village

Potia is an inhabited village in Mahakalapada Tahasil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 397035, the Census 2011 record lists 686 people in 160 households and the reported area is 169 hectares. The local references include Badihi Gram Panchayat, Mahakalapada CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kendrapara at about 10 km.

In short:

Potia is a village in Mahakalapada Tahasil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 397035 and 686 people in 160 households.

Village Code397035
Population686
Households160
Area169 hectares
Nearest TownKendrapara

Detailed village profile

Potia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 686 people, 169 hectares of reported area and Kendrapara as the nearest town reference for Potia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Kendrapara
Tahasil Mahakalapada
CD Block Mahakalapada
Gram Panchayat Badihi
  • Potia falls under Mahakalapada Tahasil in Kendrapara district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 397035.
  • The record lists 686 people living in 160 households.
  • The reported village area is 169 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kendrapara.
  • 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Potia
Census Village Code
397035
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kendrapara
District Census Code
379
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mahakalapada
Sub-district Census Code
02933
CD Block
Mahakalapada
Gram Panchayat
Badihi
Households
160
Population
686
Male Population
355
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
932.39
Area
169 hectares
Area
1.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Kendrapara
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
754224
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 Density 405.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 23.91% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Potia in the official administrative record. Census village code 397035, Badihi Gram Panchayat and Mahakalapada CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
379
Sub-district Census Code
02933
Village Census Code
397035
CD Block Code
0113
Gram Panchayat Code
6
CD Block Name
Mahakalapada
Gram Panchayat Name
Badihi

Location and Distance

Kendrapara is the nearest town listed for Potia, about 10 km away. Kendrapara is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mahakalapada
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Kendrapara
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kendrapara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kendrapara
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Kendrapara
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
169 hectares
Area
1.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 686 people in 160 households, with 355 male residents and 331 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 23.91% and ST share is 0% for Potia. Population density works out to about 405.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
160
Total Population
686
Male Population
355
Female Population
331
Sex Ratio
932.39
Average Household Size
4.29
SC Population
164
SC Male Population
85
SC Female Population
79
SC Population Share
23.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Potia list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Potia 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.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Potia include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Potia include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Potia is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Potia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 139.68 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
1.55 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.95
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.33 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
139.68
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
139.68 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Potia

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.

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 25%

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
State Bank of India ATM 754224 Kendrapara Mahakalapada Maha Kala Para Dist-Kendrapada. Maha Kala Para, Kendrapara, Odisha, 754224
Idbi Bank Limited CRM 754224 Kendrapara Mahakalapada Baulakani Mahakalapada, Dist-Kendrapara Idbi Bank Ltd, Rajiv Gandhi Seva Kendra, Baulakani Gram Panchayat, Kendrapara, Odisha, 75…
State Bank of India ATM 754224 Kendrapara Mahakalapada Ramanagar Near Sbi, Ramanagar Branch Ramnagar Road, Kendrapara, Odisha, 754224
State Bank of India ATM 754224 Kendrapara Mahakalapada Ramanagar Near Sbi, Ramanagar Branch Ramanagar, Kendrapara, Odisha, 754224

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 Potia village located?

Potia is in Mahakalapada Tahasil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Potia village in?

Potia village is in Kendrapara district.

Which state is Potia village in?

Potia village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Potia under?

Potia comes under Mahakalapada Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Potia?

The Census village code of Potia is 397035.

Which Gram Panchayat is Potia under?

Potia is listed under Badihi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mahakalapada.

What is the population of Potia village?

The village record lists 686 people and 160 households for Potia.

How many households are in Potia village?

The village record lists 160 households for Potia.

What is the male and female population of Potia?

The record lists 355 male residents and 331 female residents for Potia.

What is the sex ratio of Potia village?

The sex ratio of Potia is 932.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Potia village?

The reported geographical area of Potia is 169 hectares.

What is the population density of Potia village?

The approximate population density of Potia is 405.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Potia?

The nearest town listed for Potia is Kendrapara, about 10 km away.

How far is Potia from the district headquarters?

Potia is about 32 km from Kendrapara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Potia from the sub-district headquarters?

Potia is about 12 km from Mahakalapada, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Potia?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Potia.

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

For Potia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 139.68 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Potia. These records include 2 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.