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Potrem

Sanguem taluka
Pincode 403704
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Potrem is a revenue village in Sanguem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa. It had a population of 201 in 43 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

201 souls. 43 homes.

Sanguem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa.

201
Population
43
Households
80.1%
Literacy
1,030
Sex ratio
LGD 627005Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Nearest mandi prices
  • Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹34,000Ponda APMC · 21 Oct 2026
  • Coconut₹24Canacona APMC · 19 Oct 2026
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Potrem is a village in Sanguem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa. At the 2011 Census it had 201 people in 43 households, with a literacy rate of 80.1%. It is administered by the Bhati gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 403704.

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LGD village code627005
Census 2011 code627005
Gram panchayatBhati · LGD 254373
Pincode403704
TalukaSanguem · LGD 5618
DistrictKushavati
StateGoa
Male / Female99 / 102 · Census 2011
Coordinates15.2074° N, 74.2500° E
Lok SabhaSouth Goa · Captain Viriato Fernandes (INC)
AssemblySanguem · Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Potrem is in the Bhati gram panchayat.

Other villages in Bhati

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Potrem compares

By population, Potrem ranks #25 of 29 inhabited villages in Sanguem taluka.

Literacy rate%
80.1%
−1.2% vs Sanguem taluka average
Potrem
80.1%
Sanguem taluka
81.3%
Kushavati district
81.7%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,030
+19 vs Sanguem taluka average
Potrem
1,030
Sanguem taluka
1,011
Kushavati district
1,000
Household sizepeople per home
4.7
+0.3 vs Sanguem taluka average
Potrem
4.7
Sanguem taluka
4.3
Kushavati district
4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Potrem had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 1 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km

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Potrem at a glance

Potrem is a village of 201 people in 43 households (Census 2011) in Sanguem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa, the 25th of 29 inhabited villages in Sanguem taluka by population. Literacy is 80.1%, 1.2 points below the taluka figure of 81.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,030 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 403704; the LGD village code is 627005.

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Key facts — Potrem

LGD village code627005
Pincode403704
Population (Census 2011)201
Households43
Literacy80.1%
Sex ratio1,030 ♀/1000♂
Block / TalukaSanguem
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
201Census 2011
Male / female
99 / 102
Households
43
People per home
4.7
Education
Literacy rate
80.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Location & surroundings

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Potrem · 15.2074° N, 74.2500° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaSouth Goa · Captain Viriato Fernandes (INC), elected 2024
AssemblySanguem · Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai (BJP), MLA since 2022

Placed from Potrem's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.

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Nearest services to Potrem

The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Potrem's map point (road distance is longer).

  • Bank branchUnion Bank of India · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • ATMNone within 25 km
  • Post officeNone within 25 km
  • Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 8.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Hospital / PHCSanguem Primary Health Centre · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolNone within 25 km

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Essential services & places near Potrem

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Banks, ATMs & post offices46 in Kushavati district

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Hospitals & clinics56 in Kushavati district

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Schools & anganwadis24 in Kushavati district

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Colleges & universities4 in Kushavati district

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Police & fire stations8 in Kushavati district

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Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kushavati district

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Government offices21 in Kushavati district

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Temples33 in Kushavati district

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Churches22 in Kushavati district

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Mosques3 in Kushavati district

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Other places of worship2 in Kushavati district

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Transport48 in Kushavati district

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Agriculture services6 in Kushavati district

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Community places22 in Kushavati district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Potrem located?

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

  2. Which district is Potrem in?

    Potrem is in Kushavati district of Goa.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Potrem belong to?

    Potrem comes under the Bhati gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Potrem?

    The pincode of Potrem, Sanguem, Kushavati is 403704.

  5. What is the population of Potrem?

    As per the 2011 Census, Potrem had a population of 201 (99 males and 102 females).

  6. How many households are there in Potrem?

    Potrem had 43 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Potrem?

    The literacy rate of Potrem was 80.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Potrem?

    Potrem had 1,030 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Potrem in?

    Potrem is in the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Potrem?

    Captain Viriato Fernandes (Indian National Congress) won the South Goa Lok Sabha seat, which includes Potrem, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Potrem in?

    Potrem is in the Sanguem assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Potrem?

    Subhash Uttam Phal Dessai (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Sanguem assembly seat, which includes Potrem, in 2022.

  13. What is the LGD code of Potrem?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Potrem is 627005 and its Census 2011 village code is 627005.

  14. Which villages are near Potrem?

    Villages near Potrem include Todou (3.8 km), Cumbari (4.1 km), Patiem (5.2 km), Diggi (7.0 km), Maulinguem (7.6 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (23 Sept 2026 – 22 Oct 2026): 94.5 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

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Mandi prices · Kushavati

No market in Kushavati district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Ponda APMC, Curchorem APMC, Canacona APMC, South Goa district — about 34 km away, straight-line.

Last reported 21 Oct 2026 — no newer prices from markets in South Goa. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · WhitePonda APMC34,00034,00034,00021 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · RedPonda APMC33,00033,00033,00020 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)Curchorem APMC33,00039,00036,00020 Oct 2026
Coconut · CoconutCanacona APMC12362419 Oct 2026
Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · SupariCanacona APMC37,50037,50037,50017 Oct 2026
CoconutCurchorem APMC10221417 Oct 2026
Coconut · CoconutMargao APMC10221616 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Potrem's shops.

Nearby villages
Todou3.8 km
Cumbari4.1 km
Patiem5.2 km
Diggi7.0 km
Maulinguem7.6 km
Uguem7.7 km
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Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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