Potrel village, Orkel block | Pincode 764051

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DAIMATI PADIAMI

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LGD code: 430927
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population: 3,088
Households: 667
Literacy rate: 42.8%
Sex ratio: 1029 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,545
Distance to district centre: 4 km
Distance to mandal centre: 24 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 459 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 387 km
Nearest railway station: Padua · 72 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Korukonda · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Potrel compares

By population, Potrel ranks #2 of 93 villages in Orkel mandal.

Literacy rate

42.8%

+2.8% vs mandal average

Potrel: 42.8%
Orkel mandal: 40.0%
Malkangiri district: 39.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,029

−38 vs mandal average

Potrel: 1,029
Orkel mandal: 1,067

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.1 vs mandal average

Potrel: 4.6
Orkel mandal: 4.5

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

Potrel at a glance

Potrel is a village of 3,088 people in 667 households (Census 2011) in Orkel block, Malkangiri district, Odisha, the 2nd-largest of 93 villages in Orkel block. Literacy is 43%, 3 points above the block average of 40% and the sex ratio is 1,029 women per 1,000 men. It lies 4 km from the Malkangiri district centre, 72 km from Padua railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764051, served by Balimela post office; the LGD village code is 430927. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Korukonda, 3 km away. The sarpanch is DAIMATI PADIAMI, and the village votes in Chitrakonda assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mangu Khilla. The population is estimated at 3,641 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Potrel · this village	3,088	43%	—
Dhumusoliguda · Malkangiri	138	11%	2.7 km N
Mahulput · Malkangiri	168	23%	3.5 km N
Kumbharguda · Malkangiri	360	28%	3.8 km SE
Old Chitapari · Chitrakonda	1,098	31%	3.9 km SE
Indrapalli · Chitrakonda	—	—	4.1 km E
Jamuguda · Malkangiri	162	6%	5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Potrel

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BALIMELA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 19
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 41
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Potrel
Total area (ha): 1,494
Irrigated area (ha): 23.9
Forest area (ha): 313.16

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

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Key facts — Potrel

LGD code: 430927
Pincode: 764051
Post office: Balimela
Population (Census 2011): 3,088
Population (projected 2026): 3,641
Households: 667
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1029
Literacy rate: 42.8%
Coordinates: 18.26345°N, 82.01964°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nabarangpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chitrakonda
Member of Parliament: Balabhadra Majhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mangu Khilla
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DAIMATI PADIAMI
Block / Mandal: Orkel

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 Malkangiri district level

Then & Now

Potrel — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,088

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,641

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

667

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

786

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: 3,088Census 2011
Households: 667Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1029 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,6412026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7862026 projection
Active job cards: 99,443MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 61,639MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 981NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 41.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Malkangiri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Malkangiri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Malkangiri 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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Getting there

How to reach Potrel

Mandal centre

Orkel · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 59 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Malkangiri · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar459 kmcapital
Hyderabad387 km
Chennai606 km
Bengaluru755 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPadua72 km
Bus stopSileru Bus Stop24 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Korukonda3 km
ATM / bankSTATE BANK OF INDIA38 km
Petrol pumpHP24 km
CollegeGovt Nursing College Sukma41 km
Police stationPolice Station, Sileru23 km

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People often ask about Potrel

What is the pincode of Potrel?

The pincode of Potrel, Orkel block, Malkangiri district, Odisha is 764051. The post office is Balimela.

Which post office delivers to Potrel?

Mail for Potrel is delivered through Balimela post office, pincode 764051, in Orkel block, Malkangiri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Potrel located?

Potrel is a village in Orkel block of Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Potrel as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Potrel village has a population of 3,088 across 667 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Potrel?

The current sarpanch of Potrel gram panchayat is DAIMATI PADIAMI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potrel in?

Potrel falls under the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Potrel in?

Potrel falls under the Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC #147) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Potrel?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Potrel village is 42.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Potrel?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Potrel village is 1029 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Potrel?

12 schemes currently match residents of Potrel, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Potrel from Malkangiri district centre?

Potrel is approximately 4 km (straight-line) from the centre of Malkangiri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Potrel?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Potrel village is 430927.

How big is Potrel compared to other villages in Orkel block?

Potrel ranks 2 of 93 villages in Orkel block by Census 2011 population (3,088 residents).

How far is Potrel from Bhubaneswar?

Potrel is about 459 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 596 km.

How far is Potrel from Hyderabad?

Potrel is about 387 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 502 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Potrel?

Padua is the nearest railway station to Potrel, about 72 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 94 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Potrel?

Sileru Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Potrel, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Potrel?

Government Hospital, Korukonda is the nearest hospital or health centre to Potrel, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Potrel?

STATE BANK OF INDIA is the nearest ATM or bank to Potrel, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Potrel?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Potrel, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Who is the MLA of Potrel?

Potrel falls under Chitrakonda assembly constituency (AC 147). The sitting MLA is Mangu Khilla (INC).

Who is the MP for Potrel?

Potrel is in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Balabhadra Majhi (BJP).

What is the population of Potrel in 2026?

Potrel is estimated at 3,641 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,088 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Potrel in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Potrel in Malkangiri district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Potrel?

DAIMATI PADIAMI is the sarpanch of Potrel gram panchayat, Orkel block. See the sarpanch list of Orkel block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-05-06
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)