Puttagunta - Nandivada, Krishna

Puttagunta is a village situated in the Nandivada mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandivada and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Puttagunta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puttagunta is 589290. The village covers a total geographical area of 589 hectares and falls under the 521106 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Puttagunta

As per Census 2011, Puttagunta village has a total population of 1,791 people, consisting of 908 males and 883 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,165 literate and 626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 823 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Puttagunta

Puttagunta 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 Puttagunta

Puttagunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dosapadu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Puttagunta is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Puttagunta is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puttagunta

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

Health Facilities in Puttagunta

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

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