Pothanapalle - Srungavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Pothanapalle is a village situated in the Srungavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srungavarapukota and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Pothanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pothanapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pothanapalle is 582973. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 535145 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pothanapalle

As per Census 2011, Pothanapalle village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 650 males and 633 females. The village has 323 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 755 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pothanapalle

Pothanapalle 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 Pothanapalle

Pothanapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srungavarapukota, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Pothanapalle is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pothanapalle

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

Health Facilities in Pothanapalle

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

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