Pothunaidupeta - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Pothunaidupeta is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Hanumanthu Naidu Peta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothunaidupeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothunaidupeta is 581021. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 532211 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Pothunaidupeta

As per Census 2011, Pothunaidupeta village has a total population of 1,707 people, consisting of 829 males and 878 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 907 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothunaidupeta

Pothunaidupeta 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 Pothunaidupeta

Pothunaidupeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naupada Jn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pothunaidupeta is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pothunaidupeta is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothunaidupeta

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

Health Facilities in Pothunaidupeta

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

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