Gondhi Kothapalle - Sankhavaram, Kakinada

Gondhi Kothapalle is a village situated in the Sankhavaram mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Sankhavaram and around 55 km from Kakinada. Gondhi Kothapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gondhi Kothapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gondhi Kothapalle is 587039. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 533446 pincode. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gondhi Kothapalle

As per Census 2011, Gondhi Kothapalle village has a total population of 2,402 people, consisting of 1,186 males and 1,216 females. The village has 611 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 945 literate and 1,457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 511 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gondhi Kothapalle are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4021,1861,216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302148154
Scheduled Castes (SC)511259252
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population945523422
Illiterate Population1,457663794

Nearby Villages of Gondhi Kothapalle

Gondhi Kothapalle 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)
AmmirekhalaSouth1.78 km
KondempudiSouth-East1.87 km
GowrampetaNorth-East1.88 km
Vadrevu VenkatapuramEast1.92 km
Srungadhara AgraharamEast2.33 km
GondhiSouth-West2.62 km
JaggampetaSouth-East2.80 km
MasampalleWest3.39 km
Meraka ChamavaramEast3.43 km
U. JagannadhapuramSouth3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gondhi Kothapalle

Gondhi Kothapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Annavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 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 Pithapuram to Gondhi Kothapalle is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Gondhi Kothapalle is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gondhi Kothapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gondhi Kothapalle

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

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

FAQs about Gondhi Kothapalle

Where is Gondhi Kothapalle located?

Gondhi Kothapalle village is located in Sankhavaram Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gondhi Kothapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Gondhi Kothapalle is Gondhi Kothapalli.

What is the pincode of Gondhi Kothapalle?

The pincode of Gondhi Kothapalle is 533446.

What is the population of Gondhi Kothapalle?

Gondhi Kothapalle has a total population of 2,402, including 1,186 males and 1,216 females.

How many households are there in Gondhi Kothapalle?

There are 611 households in Gondhi Kothapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Gondhi Kothapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gondhi Kothapalle is 39.34%. Male literacy is 44.10% and female literacy is 34.70%.