Where is Potakhal village located?
Potakhal is in Kalimela Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Potakhal Village
Potakhal is an inhabited village in Kalimela Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 430997, the Census 2011 record lists 1,170 people in 282 households and the reported area is 564 hectares. The local references include Gompakonda Gram Panchayat, Kalimela CD Block and the nearest town reference is Malkangiri at about 34 km.
Potakhal is a village in Kalimela Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 430997 and 1,170 people in 282 households.
Village Code430997
Population1,170
Households282
Area564 hectares
Nearest TownMalkangiri
Detailed village profile
Potakhal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,170 people, 564 hectares of reported area and Malkangiri as the nearest town reference for Potakhal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Potakhal falls under Kalimela Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 430997.
- The record lists 1,170 people living in 282 households.
- The reported village area is 564 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Malkangiri.
- 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
- Potakhal
- Census Village Code
- 430997
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Malkangiri
- District Census Code
- 399
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kalimela
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03227
- CD Block
- Kalimela
- Gram Panchayat
- Gompakonda
- Households
- 282
- Population
- 1,170
- Male Population
- 564
- Female Population
- 606
- Sex Ratio
- 1,074.47
- Area
- 564 hectares
- Area
- 5.64 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Malkangiri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 34 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 764047
- 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
207.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.15 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
32.56%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
33.33%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
47.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Potakhal in the official administrative record. Census village code 430997, Gompakonda Gram Panchayat and Kalimela CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 399
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03227
- Village Census Code
- 430997
- CD Block Code
- 0314
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 6
- CD Block Name
- Kalimela
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gompakonda
Location and Distance
Malkangiri is the nearest town listed for Potakhal, about 34 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kalimela
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Malkangiri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Malkangiri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 34 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Malkangiri
- Distance within State/UT
- 34 km
- Nearest Town
- Malkangiri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 34 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 564 hectares
- Area
- 5.64 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,170 people in 282 households, with 564 male residents and 606 female residents. The average household size is 4.15, and SC share is 32.56% and ST share is 33.33% for Potakhal. Population density works out to about 207.45 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 282
- Total Population
- 1,170
- Male Population
- 564
- Female Population
- 606
- Sex Ratio
- 1,074.47
- Average Household Size
- 4.15
- SC Population
- 381
- SC Male Population
- 190
- SC Female Population
- 191
- SC Population Share
- 32.56
- ST Population
- 390
- ST Male Population
- 181
- ST Female Population
- 209
- ST Population Share
- 33.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Potakhal list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Potakhal 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.
- 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
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 127.23 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Potakhal include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Potakhal 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
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Potakhal is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 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
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Potakhal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 227.54 hectares and irrigated land is 108.12 hectares (47.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 101.13 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 86.58
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 21.52 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 227.54
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 119.42 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 108.12
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 108.12 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Potakhal
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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 50% |
| CRM | 2 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 75% |
| Axis 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764047 | Malkangiri | Kalimela | Kalimela | Kalimela Kalimela, Kalimela, 764047, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 764047 | Malkangiri | Kalimela | Kalimela | Kalimela, Dist Malkangiri, Odisha 764047 Ground Floor, Jaypur Malkangiri Road, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 764047 | Malkangiri | Kalimela | Kalimela | Kalimela Kalimela, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 764047 | Malkangiri | Kalimela | Kalimela | Kalimela Kalimela, Kalimela, 764047, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047 |
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
Which district is Potakhal village in?
Potakhal village is in Malkangiri district.
Which state is Potakhal village in?
Potakhal village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Potakhal under?
Potakhal comes under Kalimela Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Potakhal?
The Census village code of Potakhal is 430997.
Which Gram Panchayat is Potakhal under?
Potakhal is listed under Gompakonda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kalimela.
What is the population of Potakhal village?
The village record lists 1,170 people and 282 households for Potakhal.
How many households are in Potakhal village?
The village record lists 282 households for Potakhal.
What is the male and female population of Potakhal?
The record lists 564 male residents and 606 female residents for Potakhal.
What is the sex ratio of Potakhal village?
The sex ratio of Potakhal is 1,074.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Potakhal village?
The reported geographical area of Potakhal is 564 hectares.
What is the population density of Potakhal village?
The approximate population density of Potakhal is 207.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Potakhal?
The nearest town listed for Potakhal is Malkangiri, about 34 km away.
How far is Potakhal from the district headquarters?
Potakhal is about 35 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Potakhal from the sub-district headquarters?
Potakhal is about 15 km from Kalimela, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Potakhal?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Potakhal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Potakhal?
For Potakhal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 227.54 hectares and irrigated land is 108.12 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Potakhal?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Potakhal. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.