Pothrakonda - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Pothrakonda is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Potrakonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothrakonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothrakonda is 580508. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Pothrakonda

As per Census 2011, Pothrakonda village has a total population of 1,443 people, consisting of 728 males and 715 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 570 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothrakonda

Pothrakonda 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 Pothrakonda

Pothrakonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 151.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Pothrakonda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pothrakonda is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothrakonda

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

Health Facilities in Pothrakonda

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

FAQs about Pothrakonda