Potlapadu - Kurichedu, Prakasam

Potlapadu is a village situated in the Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurichedu and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Potlapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Potlapadu is 590663. The village covers a total geographical area of 2712 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Potlapadu

As per Census 2011, Potlapadu village has a total population of 2,616 people, consisting of 1,331 males and 1,285 females. The village has 639 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,178 literate and 1,438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 685 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Potlapadu

Potlapadu 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 Potlapadu

Potlapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Potlapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Potlapadu is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Potlapadu is about 95 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 Potlapadu

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

Health Facilities in Potlapadu

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

FAQs about Potlapadu