Uttarakanchi - Prathipadu, Kakinada

Uttarakanchi is a village situated in the Prathipadu mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Prathipadu and around 60 km from Kakinada. Rowthulapalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarakanchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarakanchi is 587295. The village covers a total geographical area of 917 hectares and falls under the 533430 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Uttarakanchi

According to the 2011 Census, Uttarakanchi village had a total population of 4,084 people, including 2,074 males and 2,010 females, living in 1,136 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 64.54% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 978, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarakanchi

Uttarakanchi 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 Uttarakanchi

Uttarakanchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Uttarakanchi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Uttarakanchi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttarakanchi

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

Health Facilities in Uttarakanchi

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

FAQs about Uttarakanchi