Purushottampuram - Munagapaka, Anakapalli

Purushottampuram is a village situated in the Munagapaka mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Munagapaka and around 52 km from Visakhapatnam. Gantavarnipalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushottampuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottampuram is 586359. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 531055 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Purushottampuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Purushottampuram

As per Census 2011, Purushottampuram village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 148 males and 172 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purushottampuram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purushottampuram

Purushottampuram is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Purushottampuram

Purushottampuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bayyavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Purushottampuram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Purushottampuram is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purushottampuram

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purushottampuram village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Purushottampuram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purushottampuram village are given below:

FAQs about Purushottampuram