Thantikonda - Gokavaram, East Godavari

Thantikonda is a village situated in the Gokavaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gokavaram and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Thanti Konda serves as the Grama Panchayat for Thantikonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thantikonda is 587226. The village covers a total geographical area of 1145 hectares and falls under the 533286 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Thantikonda

According to the 2011 Census, Thantikonda village had a total population of 4,428 people, including 2,162 males and 2,266 females, living in 1,294 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.68%, with male literacy at 62.53% and female literacy at 58.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 962, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Thantikonda

Thantikonda 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Thantikonda

Thantikonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Godavari, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Thantikonda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Thantikonda is about 75 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 Thantikonda

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

Health Facilities in Thantikonda

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

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