Pothulanagepalle - Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai

Pothulanagepalle is a village situated in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Dharmavaram and around 52 km from Anantapur. C.c.kothakota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothulanagepalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothulanagepalle is 595160. The village covers a total geographical area of 2042 hectares and falls under the 515651 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pothulanagepalle

As per Census 2011, Pothulanagepalle village has a total population of 3,397 people, consisting of 1,724 males and 1,673 females. The village has 812 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,818 literate and 1,579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 462 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3971,7241,673
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378213165
Scheduled Castes (SC)462230232
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613625
Literate Population1,8181,071747
Illiterate Population1,579653926

Nearby Villages of Pothulanagepalle

Pothulanagepalle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MallakalvaNorth-East3.80 km
MedapuramSouth-West5.16 km
KanumukkalaSouth5.79 km
PyadindiWest6.69 km
VeldurthiSouth-East6.94 km
RavulacheruvuNorth-East8.48 km
NelakotaEast9.77 km
GanginepalleSouth-East9.79 km
KesapuramSouth9.91 km
NagasamudramSouth-West9.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pothulanagepalle

Pothulanagepalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basampalle, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Pothulanagepalle is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Pothulanagepalle is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothulanagepalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pothulanagepalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pothulanagepalle

Where is Pothulanagepalle located?

Pothulanagepalle village is located in Dharmavaram Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pothulanagepalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Pothulanagepalle is C.c.kothakota.

What is the pincode of Pothulanagepalle?

The pincode of Pothulanagepalle is 515651.

What is the population of Pothulanagepalle?

Pothulanagepalle has a total population of 3,397, including 1,724 males and 1,673 females.

How many households are there in Pothulanagepalle?

There are 812 households in Pothulanagepalle.

What is the literacy rate in Pothulanagepalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pothulanagepalle is 53.52%. Male literacy is 62.12% and female literacy is 44.65%.