Thotada - Munagapaka, Anakapalli

Thotada is a village situated in the Munagapaka mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Munagapaka and around 45 km from Visakhapatnam. Thotada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thotada is 586365. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 531002 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Thotada

According to the 2011 Census, Thotada village had a total population of 5,053 people, including 2,523 males and 2,530 females, living in 1,448 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.03%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 64.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,0532,5232,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)488270218
Scheduled Castes (SC)358162196
Scheduled Tribes (ST)37730
Literate Population3,3341,8491,485
Illiterate Population1,7196741,045

Nearby Villages of Thotada

Thotada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagulapalleNorth-West1.35 km
MunagapakaSouth-West1.66 km
Jaggayyapeta AgraharamNorth-West2.26 km
ArabupalemWest2.55 km
PatipalleEast2.57 km
UmmaladaNorth2.79 km
ThimmarajupetaSouth-West3.36 km
VadrapalleSouth3.74 km
KakarapalleSouth-East3.74 km
KasimkotaWest4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thotada

Thotada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kasimkota, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Thotada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Thotada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thotada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thotada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thotada

Where is Thotada located?

Thotada village is located in Munagapaka Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Thotada?

Thotada is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thotada?

The pincode of Thotada is 531002.

What is the population of Thotada?

Thotada had a total population of 5,053, including 2,523 males and 2,530 females.

How many households are there in Thotada?

Thotada had 1,448 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thotada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thotada was 73.03%. Male literacy was 82.07% and female literacy was 64.23%.