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Pothavaram Village

Pothavaram is an inhabited village in Pedacherlo Palle Mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 591422, the Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 213 households and the reported area is 377 hectares. The local references include Pothavaram Gram Panchayat, Pedacherlo Palle CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kandukur at about 33 km.

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Quick answer: Pothavaram is a village in Pedacherlo Palle Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 591422 and 901 people in 213 households.
Village Code591422
Population901
Households213
Area377 hectares
Nearest TownKandukur

Key Village Facts

Village
Pothavaram
Census Village Code
591422
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Prakasam
District Census Code
549
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pedacherlo Palle
Sub-district Census Code
05144
CD Block
Pedacherlo Palle
Gram Panchayat
Pothavaram
Households
213
Population
901
Male Population
449
Female Population
452
Sex Ratio
1,006.68
Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Kandukur
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
523111
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pothavaram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 901 people, 377 hectares of reported area and Kandukur as the nearest town reference for Pothavaram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPrakasam
CD BlockPedacherlo Palle
Gram PanchayatPOTHAVARAM
  • Pothavaram falls under Pedacherlo Palle Mandal in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 591422.
  • The record lists 901 people living in 213 households.
  • The reported village area is 377 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kandukur.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density238.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.76%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pothavaram in the official administrative record. Census village code 591422, Pothavaram Gram Panchayat and Pedacherlo Palle CD Block.

State Census Code
28
District Census Code
549
Sub-district Census Code
05144
Village Census Code
591422
CD Block Code
0812
CD Block Name
Pedacherlo Palle
Gram Panchayat Name
Pothavaram

Location and Distance

Kandukur is the nearest town listed for Pothavaram, about 33 km away. Ongole is listed as the district headquarters at about 78 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pedacherlo Palle
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Ongole
Distance from District Headquarter
78 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kandukur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kandukur
Distance within State/UT
33 km
Nearest Town
Kandukur
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 213 households, with 449 male residents and 452 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 19.76% and ST share is 0% for Pothavaram. Population density works out to about 238.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
213
Total Population
901
Male Population
449
Female Population
452
Sex Ratio
1,006.68
Average Household Size
4.23
SC Population
178
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
95
SC Population Share
19.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pothavaram list 2 government primary 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
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pothavaram include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
87.01 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
12.14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pothavaram 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Pothavaram include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pothavaram is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 22 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
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pothavaram show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Chillies and Cotton, net sown area is 136.38 hectares and irrigated land is 20.23 hectares (14.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Handlooms
Agricultural Commodities Second
Chillies
Agricultural Commodities Third
Cotton
Forest Area In Hectares
36.02 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.43
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
36.83 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.02 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
27.11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
136.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
161.46 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.23
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.07 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pothavaram

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 50%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank CRM 523111 Prakasam Pedacherlo Palle Peda Irla Padu Pedda Erlapadu Pedda-Erralapadu, Teh.kanigiri, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523111
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 523111 Prakasam Pedacherlo Palle Peda Alavala Padu Teh.kanigiri, 523111 O. V. Road, Pedda Alavalapadu, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523111

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pothavaram village located?

Pothavaram is in Pedacherlo Palle Mandal of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which district is Pothavaram village in?

Pothavaram village is in Prakasam district.

Which state is Pothavaram village in?

Pothavaram village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is Pothavaram under?

Pothavaram comes under Pedacherlo Palle Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pothavaram?

The Census village code of Pothavaram is 591422.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pothavaram under?

Pothavaram is listed under POTHAVARAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pedacherlo Palle.

What is the population of Pothavaram village?

The village record lists 901 people and 213 households for Pothavaram.

How many households are in Pothavaram village?

The village record lists 213 households for Pothavaram.

What is the male and female population of Pothavaram?

The record lists 449 male residents and 452 female residents for Pothavaram.

What is the sex ratio of Pothavaram village?

The sex ratio of Pothavaram is 1,006.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pothavaram village?

The reported geographical area of Pothavaram is 377 hectares.

What is the population density of Pothavaram village?

The approximate population density of Pothavaram is 238.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pothavaram?

The nearest town listed for Pothavaram is Kandukur, about 33 km away.

How far is Pothavaram from the district headquarters?

Pothavaram is about 78 km from Ongole, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pothavaram from the sub-district headquarters?

Pothavaram is about 9 km from Pedacherlo Palle, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pothavaram?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Pothavaram.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pothavaram?

For Pothavaram, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Chillies and Cotton, net sown area is 136.38 hectares and irrigated land is 20.23 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pothavaram?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pothavaram. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.