Pothangi - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Pothangi is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pottangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothangi is 580305. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pothangi

According to the 2011 Census, Pothangi village had a total population of 667 people, including 316 males and 351 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.55%, with male literacy at 77.82% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pothangi

Pothangi 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 Pothangi

Pothangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pothangi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pothangi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothangi

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

Health Facilities in Pothangi

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

FAQs about Pothangi