Chityala - Gopalapuram, East Godavari

Chityala is a village situated in the Gopalapuram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Gopalapuram and around 72 km from Eluru. Chityala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chityala is 588145. The village covers a total geographical area of 1271 hectares and falls under the 534316 pincode. Kovvur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chityala

According to the 2011 Census, Chityala village had a total population of 4,669 people, including 2,304 males and 2,365 females, living in 1,321 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.64%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 65.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,916, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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 Population4,6692,3042,365
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503248255
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,916936980
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874047
Literate Population2,9011,5281,373
Illiterate Population1,768776992

Nearby Villages of Chityala

Chityala 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)
AnnadevarapetaNorth-East2.85 km
VellachintalagudemWest3.05 km
VenkatayapalemSouth-East3.16 km
CherukumilliSouth3.80 km
NallamillipaduSouth-East4.22 km
TirugudumettaEast5.12 km
BhimoluNorth-West5.30 km
GajjaramNorth-East5.39 km
VeerabhadrapuramEast5.59 km
ThupakulagudemNorth5.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chityala

Chityala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pasivedala, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kovvur to Chityala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Chityala is about 72 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 Chityala

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

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

Health Facilities in Chityala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chityala 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Chityala

Where is Chityala located?

Chityala village is located in Gopalapuram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Chityala?

Chityala is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chityala?

The pincode of Chityala is 534316.

What is the population of Chityala?

Chityala had a total population of 4,669, including 2,304 males and 2,365 females.

How many households are there in Chityala?

Chityala had 1,321 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chityala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chityala was 69.64%. Male literacy was 74.32% and female literacy was 65.07%.