Ithakota - Ravulapalem, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Ithakota is a village situated in the Ravulapalem mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Ravulapalem and around 74 km from Kakinada. Ithakota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ithakota is 587676. The village covers a total geographical area of 846 hectares and falls under the 533238 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ithakota

According to the 2011 Census, Ithakota village had a total population of 5,236 people, including 2,642 males and 2,594 females, living in 1,527 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.58%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 70.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 904, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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 Population5,2362,6422,594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532263269
Scheduled Castes (SC)904465439
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613130
Literate Population3,3671,7361,631
Illiterate Population1,869906963

Nearby Villages of Ithakota

Ithakota 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)
MummidivarappaduSouth1.91 km
DevarapalleEast2.47 km
GopalapuramSouth-West2.50 km
VedireswaramNorth-East2.70 km
PodagatlapalleNorth-West2.97 km
LakshmipolavaramNorth-West3.92 km
GantiSouth4.30 km
JuthigapaduWest4.31 km
PalivelaSouth-East4.60 km
Komaraju LankaNorth-East4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ithakota

Ithakota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanuku, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Ithakota is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Ithakota is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ithakota

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

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

Health Facilities in Ithakota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ithakota

Where is Ithakota located?

Ithakota village is located in Ravulapalem Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ithakota?

Ithakota is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ithakota?

The pincode of Ithakota is 533238.

What is the population of Ithakota?

Ithakota had a total population of 5,236, including 2,642 males and 2,594 females.

How many households are there in Ithakota?

Ithakota had 1,527 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ithakota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ithakota was 71.58%. Male literacy was 72.97% and female literacy was 70.15%.