Potrem village, Sanguem taluka | Pincode 403704

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LGD code: 627005
Pincode: 403704
Post office: Sanguem
Population: 201
Households: 43
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Sex ratio: 1030 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 64
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Panaji: 55 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 438 km
Nearest railway station: Kalem · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Parekh Hospital · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Potrem compares

By population, Potrem ranks #25 of 35 villages in Sanguem mandal.

Literacy rate

70.1%

−2.6% vs mandal average

Potrem: 70.1%
Sanguem mandal: 72.7%
South Goa district: 78.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,030

+19 vs mandal average

Potrem: 1,030
Sanguem mandal: 1,011

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.4 vs mandal average

Potrem: 4.7
Sanguem mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Potrem at a glance

Potrem is a village of 201 people in 43 households (Census 2011) in Sanguem taluka, South Goa district, Goa, the 25th-largest of 35 villages in Sanguem taluka. Literacy is 70%, 3 points below the taluka average of 73% and the sex ratio is 1,030 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the South Goa district centre, 27 km from Shiroda, the nearest town, 12 km from Kalem railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 403704, served by Sanguem post office; the LGD village code is 627005. The nearest hospital or health centre is Parekh Hospital, 15 km away. The village votes in Sanguem assembly constituency, represented by MLA Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai. The population is estimated at 237 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Potrem · this village	201	70%	—
Todou · Sanguem	35	83%	3.8 km NW
Cumbari · Sanguem	283	58%	4.1 km S
Patiem · Sanguem	292	64%	5.2 km NW
Porteem · Sanguem	2,320	68%	5.2 km NW
Maulinguem · Sanguem	354	70%	7.6 km NW
Uguem · Sanguem	2,557	70%	7.7 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Potrem

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SANGUEM
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 43
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 2,225
Irrigated area (ha): 15
Forest area (ha): 1,900.9

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Potrem

LGD code: 627005
Pincode: 403704
Post office: Sanguem
Population (Census 2011): 201
Population (projected 2026): 237
Households: 43
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1030
Literacy rate: 70.1%
Coordinates: 15.20736°N, 74.25003°E
Lok Sabha constituency: South Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sanguem
Member of Parliament: Viriato Fernandes
Member of Legislative Assembly: Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai
Block / Mandal: Sanguem
Nearest railway station: Tinai Ghat (31.3 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the South Goa district level

Then & Now

Potrem — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

201

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

237

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 201Census 2011
Households: 43Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1030 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2372026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 512026 projection
Active job cards: 3,311MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,269MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 11,75,888ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 819NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 93.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 100.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 88.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 37.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · South Goa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 240PMAY-G · 240 of 257 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · South Goa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,800Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · South Goa district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Potrem · South Goa district area

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Commerce

Restaurant
Hotel Nirmala.veg..nonveg..parkig
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Transport

Railway · station
Tinai Ghat
📍 31.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Potrem

Mandal centre

Sanguem · ≈ 8.5 km

≈ 17 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

District centre

South Goa · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 58 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,041 people

Shiroda · ≈ 27 km

≈ 55 min by car · 1 h 5 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Panaji55 kmcapital
Bengaluru438 km
Mumbai454 km
Hyderabad513 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKalem12 km
Bus stopGovt High School Netorlim13 km
Hospital / PHCParekh Hospital15 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India11 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum16 km
CollegeRosary College of Commerce & Arts31 km
Police stationQuepem Police Station20 km

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What is the pincode of Potrem?

The pincode of Potrem, Sanguem taluka, South Goa district, Goa is 403704. The post office is Sanguem.

Which post office delivers to Potrem?

Mail for Potrem is delivered through Sanguem post office, pincode 403704, in Sanguem taluka, South Goa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Potrem located?

Potrem is a village in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district, Goa, India.

What is the population of Potrem as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Potrem village has a population of 201 across 43 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potrem in?

Potrem falls under the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Goa.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Potrem in?

Potrem falls under the Sanguem assembly constituency (AC #39) of Goa.

What is the literacy rate in Potrem?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Potrem village is 70.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Potrem?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Potrem village is 1030 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Potrem?

The nearest railway station to Potrem is Tinai Ghat (~31.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Potrem?

12 schemes currently match residents of Potrem, including Dayanand Social Security Scheme, Griha Aadhar Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Potrem from South Goa district centre?

Potrem is approximately 24 km (straight-line) from the centre of South Goa district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Potrem?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Potrem village is 627005.

Which is the nearest town to Potrem?

Shiroda (population 14,041, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Potrem in a straight line.

How big is Potrem compared to other villages in Sanguem taluka?

Potrem ranks 25 of 35 villages in Sanguem taluka by Census 2011 population (201 residents).

How far is Potrem from Panaji?

Potrem is about 55 km from Panaji in a straight line (the state capital of Goa); by road expect roughly 72 km.

How far is Potrem from Bengaluru?

Potrem is about 438 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 569 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Potrem?

Kalem is the nearest railway station to Potrem, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Potrem?

Govt High School Netorlim is the nearest bus stop to Potrem, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Potrem?

Parekh Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Potrem, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Potrem?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Potrem, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Potrem?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Potrem, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Who is the MLA of Potrem?

Potrem falls under Sanguem assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai (BJP).

Who is the MP for Potrem?

Potrem is in South Goa Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Viriato Fernandes (INC).

What is the population of Potrem in 2026?

Potrem is estimated at 237 people in 2026, up about 18% from 201 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Potrem in?

Goa falls in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Potrem in South Goa district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)