Kothapeta - Gooty, Ananthapuramu

Kothapeta is a village situated in the Gooty mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Gooty and around 54 km from Anantapur. Kothapeta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapeta is 594756. The village covers a total geographical area of 2365 hectares and falls under the 515401 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kothapeta

As per Census 2011, Kothapeta village has a total population of 3,158 people, consisting of 1,626 males and 1,532 females. The village has 781 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 418 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,626 literate and 1,532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1581,6261,532
Child Population (0–6 yrs)418224194
Scheduled Castes (SC)528287241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1046
Literate Population1,626990636
Illiterate Population1,532636896

Nearby Villages of Kothapeta

Kothapeta 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)
Josyulavari KhandrikaSouth1.46 km
PunnepalleNorth-West1.65 km
Garudagunta AgraharamWest2.63 km
AyyapareddipalemNorth-East2.65 km
Thimmaji KhandrikaSouth-West2.73 km
NemallapudiNorth-West3.19 km
VengamambapuramNorth3.40 km
MarlapalleEast3.41 km
ChigurupaduSouth-West3.87 km
Vaddigunta KhandrikaSouth-West4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothapeta

Kothapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayadupeta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Kothapeta is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Kothapeta is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothapeta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothapeta

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

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

FAQs about Kothapeta

Where is Kothapeta located?

Kothapeta village is located in Gooty Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothapeta?

Kothapeta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothapeta?

The pincode of Kothapeta is 515401.

What is the population of Kothapeta?

Kothapeta has a total population of 3,158, including 1,626 males and 1,532 females.

How many households are there in Kothapeta?

There are 781 households in Kothapeta.

What is the literacy rate in Kothapeta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothapeta is 51.49%. Male literacy is 60.89% and female literacy is 41.51%.