Pothnur is an inhabited village in Sirkonda Mandal of Nizamabad district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 571257, the Census 2011 record lists 815 people in 188 households and the reported area is 476 hectares. The local references include Pothnur Gram Panchayat, Sirkonda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nizamabad at about 32 km.
In short:
Pothnur is a village in Sirkonda Mandal, Nizamabad district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 571257 and 815 people in 188 households.
Village Code571257
Population815
Households188
Area476 hectares
Nearest TownNizamabad
Detailed village profile
Pothnur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 815 people, 476 hectares of reported area and Nizamabad as the nearest town reference for Pothnur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pothnur falls under Sirkonda Mandal in Nizamabad district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Census village code is 571257.
The record lists 815 people living in 188 households.
The reported village area is 476 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Nizamabad.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Pothnur
Census Village Code
571257
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Nizamabad
District Census Code
533
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sirkonda
Sub-district Census Code
04379
CD Block
Sirkonda
Gram Panchayat
Pothnur
Households
188
Population
815
Male Population
419
Female Population
396
Sex Ratio
945.11
Area
476 hectares
Area
4.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Nizamabad
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
503165
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density171.22 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.11%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.82%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share65.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pothnur in the official administrative record. Census village code 571257, Pothnur Gram Panchayat and Sirkonda CD Block.
State Census Code
28
District Census Code
533
Sub-district Census Code
04379
Village Census Code
571257
CD Block Code
0075
CD Block Name
Sirkonda
Gram Panchayat Name
Pothnur
Location and Distance
Nizamabad is the nearest town listed for Pothnur, about 32 km away. Nizamabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkonda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Nizamabad
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nizamabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nizamabad
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Nizamabad
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
476 hectares
Area
4.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 815 people in 188 households, with 419 male residents and 396 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 34.11% and ST share is 9.82% for Pothnur. Population density works out to about 171.22 people per sq km.
Total Households
188
Total Population
815
Male Population
419
Female Population
396
Sex Ratio
945.11
Average Household Size
4.34
SC Population
278
SC Male Population
137
SC Female Population
141
SC Population Share
34.11
ST Population
80
ST Male Population
40
ST Female Population
40
ST Population Share
9.82
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pothnur list 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pothnur include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
138 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pothnur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pothnur include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pothnur is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pothnur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Soya Bean and Maize, net sown area is 211 hectares and irrigated land is 138 hectares (65.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Beedies
Agricultural Commodities Second
Soya Bean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
180 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
211.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
265 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
138.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.