Kotipam - Komarada, Parvathipuram Manyam

Kotipam is a village situated in the Komarada mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Komarada and around 120 km from Vizianagaram. Kotipam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotipam is 581794. The village covers a total geographical area of 506 hectares and falls under the 535521 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kotipam

According to the 2011 Census, Kotipam village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 578 males and 637 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.03%, with male literacy at 67.18% and female literacy at 47.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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 Population1,215578637
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195465
Scheduled Castes (SC)883652
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1426478
Literate Population625352273
Illiterate Population590226364

Nearby Villages of Kotipam

Kotipam 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)
ChinapanukuvalasaSouth0.76 km
DevunigumpaEast1.45 km
GangareguvalasaSouth-East1.53 km
KummariguntaSouth-West1.91 km
GumadaNorth-East1.98 km
SominaiduvalasaSouth2.11 km
DalaipetaEast2.85 km
RegulapaduNorth-West3.49 km
KandivalasaSouth-West3.50 km
KallikotaSouth-East3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotipam

Kotipam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gumada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Kotipam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kotipam is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotipam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotipam

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

FAQs about Kotipam

Where is Kotipam located?

Kotipam village is located in Komarada Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotipam?

Kotipam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotipam?

The pincode of Kotipam is 535521.

What is the population of Kotipam?

Kotipam had a total population of 1,215, including 578 males and 637 females.

How many households are there in Kotipam?

Kotipam had 345 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kotipam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotipam was 57.03%. Male literacy was 67.18% and female literacy was 47.73%.