Ponguru - Marripadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Ponguru is a village situated in the Marripadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marripadu and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Kathigunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponguru is 591804. The village covers a total geographical area of 5967 hectares and falls under the 524302 pincode. Badvel is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Ponguru

As per Census 2011, Ponguru village has a total population of 3,756 people, consisting of 1,926 males and 1,830 females. The village has 950 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 367 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,208 literate and 1,548 illiterate residents. Additionally, 653 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponguru

Ponguru 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 Ponguru

Public transport in the Ponguru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ontimitta, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badvel to Ponguru is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Ponguru is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ponguru

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

Health Facilities in Ponguru

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

FAQs about Ponguru