Pothavaram - Bestavaripeta, Markapuram

Pothavaram is a village situated in the Bestavaripeta mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Bestawaripeta and around 96 km from Ongole. Ch.obinenipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothavaram is 591159. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 523370 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothavaram

Pothavaram 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 Pothavaram

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Pothavaram. The nearest railway station is Cumbum, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Pothavaram is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Pothavaram is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothavaram

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

Health Facilities in Pothavaram

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

FAQs about Pothavaram