Athota - Kollipara, Guntur

Athota is a village situated in the Kollipara mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollipara and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Athota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athota is 590277. The village covers a total geographical area of 711 hectares and falls under the 522306 pincode. Tenali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Athota

According to the 2011 Census, Athota village had a total population of 5,628 people, including 2,793 males and 2,835 females, living in 1,723 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 77.48% and female literacy at 65.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Athota

Athota 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 Athota

Athota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolakalur, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tenali to Athota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Athota is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athota

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

Health Facilities in Athota

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

FAQs about Athota