Indian Village Directory

Potanar Village

Potanar is an inhabited village in Kotpad Tahasil of Koraput district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 428170, the Census 2011 record lists 417 people in 110 households and the reported area is 416 hectares. The local references include Chandili Gram Panchayat, Kotpad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Koraput at about 80 km.

In short:

Potanar is a village in Kotpad Tahasil, Koraput district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 428170 and 417 people in 110 households.

Village Code428170
Population417
Households110
Area416 hectares
Nearest TownKoraput

Detailed village profile

Potanar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 417 people, 416 hectares of reported area and Koraput as the nearest town reference for Potanar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Koraput
Tahasil Kotpad
CD Block Kotpad
Gram Panchayat Chandili
  • Potanar falls under Kotpad Tahasil in Koraput district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 428170.
  • The record lists 417 people living in 110 households.
  • The reported village area is 416 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Koraput.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Potanar
Census Village Code
428170
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Koraput
District Census Code
398
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kotpad
Sub-district Census Code
03199
CD Block
Kotpad
Gram Panchayat
Chandili
Households
110
Population
417
Male Population
191
Female Population
226
Sex Ratio
1,183.25
Area
416 hectares
Area
4.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Koraput
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764058
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 100.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.79 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.26% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 53.96% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Potanar in the official administrative record. Census village code 428170, Chandili Gram Panchayat and Kotpad CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
398
Sub-district Census Code
03199
Village Census Code
428170
CD Block Code
0294
Gram Panchayat Code
1
CD Block Name
Kotpad
Gram Panchayat Name
Chandili

Location and Distance

Koraput is the nearest town listed for Potanar, about 80 km away. Koraput is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotpad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
65 km
District Headquarter
Koraput
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Koraput
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Koraput
Distance within State/UT
80 km
Nearest Town
Koraput
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
416 hectares
Area
4.16 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 417 people in 110 households, with 191 male residents and 226 female residents. The average household size is 3.79, and SC share is 29.26% and ST share is 53.96% for Potanar. Population density works out to about 100.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
110
Total Population
417
Male Population
191
Female Population
226
Sex Ratio
1,183.25
Average Household Size
3.79
SC Population
122
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
65
SC Population Share
29.26
ST Population
225
ST Male Population
104
ST Female Population
121
ST Population Share
53.96
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Potanar list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Potanar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Railway Station
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Potanar 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Potanar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 18 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Potanar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 390.92 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
5.83 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.05
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
390.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
390.92 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 Potanar

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 7 70%
CRM 3 30%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 40%
Axis Bank Limited 1 10%
Dcb Bank Limited 1 10%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%
Union Bank of India 1 10%

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 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Jagdalpur Road, Asv Complex First Floor, Holding No- 180, Kotpad, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Dulphur Street, Po - Kotpad, Dist. Koraput, Odisha - 764058. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Plot No. 647, Main Road, Opp. U…
Dcb Bank Limited ATM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) District Koraput, Odisha - 764058 Plot No. 2063, Besides Madina Masjid, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
Punjab National Bank ATM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) At-Kotpad Punjab National Bank Kotpad, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
State Bank of India ATM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Kotpad Kotpad Market, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
Union Bank of India ATM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Main Road, Nh-26 Kotpad Branch, Kotpad, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Kotpad Block Development Office, Koraput, Odisha, 764058
State Bank of India ATM 764058 Koraput Kotpad Kotpad (Nac) Kotpad Kotpad, Koraput, Odisha, 764058

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 Potanar village located?

Potanar is in Kotpad Tahasil of Koraput district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Potanar village in?

Potanar village is in Koraput district.

Which state is Potanar village in?

Potanar village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Potanar under?

Potanar comes under Kotpad Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Potanar?

The Census village code of Potanar is 428170.

Which Gram Panchayat is Potanar under?

Potanar is listed under Chandili Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kotpad.

What is the population of Potanar village?

The village record lists 417 people and 110 households for Potanar.

How many households are in Potanar village?

The village record lists 110 households for Potanar.

What is the male and female population of Potanar?

The record lists 191 male residents and 226 female residents for Potanar.

What is the sex ratio of Potanar village?

The sex ratio of Potanar is 1,183.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Potanar village?

The reported geographical area of Potanar is 416 hectares.

What is the population density of Potanar village?

The approximate population density of Potanar is 100.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Potanar?

The nearest town listed for Potanar is Koraput, about 80 km away.

How far is Potanar from the district headquarters?

Potanar is about 85 km from Koraput, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Potanar from the sub-district headquarters?

Potanar is about 65 km from Kotpad, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Potanar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Potanar.

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

For Potanar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 390.92 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Potanar. These records include 7 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.