Pothampeta - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Pothampeta is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Pothampeta village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothampeta is 583038. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 535161 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Pothampeta

According to the 2011 Census, Pothampeta village had a total population of 839 people, including 425 males and 414 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.66%, with male literacy at 62.63% and female literacy at 42.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothampeta

Pothampeta 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 Pothampeta

Pothampeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakkavarapukota, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Pothampeta is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pothampeta is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothampeta

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

Health Facilities in Pothampeta

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

FAQs about Pothampeta