Purushothapatnam - Seethanagaram, East Godavari

Purushothapatnam is a village situated in the Seethanagaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seethanagaram and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Purushotha Patnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushothapatnam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushothapatnam is 587206. The village covers a total geographical area of 865 hectares and falls under the 533287 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Purushothapatnam

According to the 2011 Census, Purushothapatnam village had a total population of 3,961 people, including 1,965 males and 1,996 females, living in 1,274 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 65.73% and female literacy at 61.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 186.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purushothapatnam

Purushothapatnam 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 Purushothapatnam

Purushothapatnam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kovvur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Purushothapatnam is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Purushothapatnam is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purushothapatnam

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

Health Facilities in Purushothapatnam

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

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