Potluru - Gudluru, Prakasam

Potluru is a village situated in the Gudluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudluru and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Potluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potluru is 591588. The village covers a total geographical area of 1321 hectares and falls under the 523281 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Potluru

As per Census 2011, Potluru village has a total population of 1,480 people, consisting of 750 males and 730 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 726 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 375 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Potluru

Potluru 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 Potluru

Potluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Potluru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Potluru is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Potluru

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

Health Facilities in Potluru

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

FAQs about Potluru