Kethanakonda - Ibrahimpatnam, Ntr

Kethanakonda is a village situated in the Ibrahimpatnam mandal of Ntr district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Ibrahimpatnam and around 93 km from Machilipatnam. Ketanakonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kethanakonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kethanakonda is 589194. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 521456 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kethanakonda

As per Census 2011, Kethanakonda village has a total population of 5,170 people, consisting of 2,618 males and 2,552 females. The village has 1,255 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 599 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,528 literate and 1,642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,718 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kethanakonda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1702,6182,552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)599305294
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,718856862
Scheduled Tribes (ST)30921
Literate Population3,5281,9101,618
Illiterate Population1,642708934

Nearby Villages of Kethanakonda

Kethanakonda 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)
Zami Navi PothavaramEast1.23 km
KachavaramNorth-West1.59 km
N.pothavaramNorth-East1.60 km
KotikalapudiSouth2.10 km
MulapaduSouth-East2.41 km
ChilukuruWest2.95 km
TummalapalemEast2.99 km
Zami MachavaramNorth-East3.54 km
DamuluruSouth-West3.71 km
JupudiEast4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kethanakonda

Kethanakonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondapalli, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Kethanakonda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Kethanakonda is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kethanakonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kethanakonda

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

Where is Kethanakonda located?

Kethanakonda village is located in Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Ntr district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kethanakonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kethanakonda is Ketanakonda.

What is the pincode of Kethanakonda?

The pincode of Kethanakonda is 521456.

What is the population of Kethanakonda?

Kethanakonda has a total population of 5,170, including 2,618 males and 2,552 females.

How many households are there in Kethanakonda?

There are 1,255 households in Kethanakonda.

What is the literacy rate in Kethanakonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kethanakonda is 68.24%. Male literacy is 72.96% and female literacy is 63.40%.