Donkalakotha Patnam - Parvathipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Donkalakotha Patnam is a village situated in the Parvathipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Parvatipuram and around 105 km from Vizianagaram. Donkala Kothapatnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donkalakotha Patnam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donkalakotha Patnam is 582159. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 535527 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Donkalakotha Patnam

As per Census 2011, Donkalakotha Patnam village has a total population of 939 people, consisting of 456 males and 483 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Donkalakotha Patnam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population939456483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084761
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615292323
Literate Population394224170
Illiterate Population545232313

Nearby Villages of Donkalakotha Patnam

Donkalakotha Patnam 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)
TonkiEast1.02 km
TadangivalasaSouth-East1.72 km
AnasabhadraSouth-West2.38 km
GochekkaNorth-East2.55 km
AdaruWest2.61 km
VijayarampuramSouth-East2.81 km
BuduruvadaNorth-West3.02 km
LakshmipuramSouth-East3.64 km
NandaSouth3.66 km
DabbagaddaSouth4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Donkalakotha Patnam

Donkalakotha Patnam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Donkalakotha Patnam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Donkalakotha Patnam is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donkalakotha Patnam

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

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

Health Facilities in Donkalakotha Patnam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Donkalakotha Patnam

Where is Donkalakotha Patnam located?

Donkalakotha Patnam village is located in Parvathipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Donkalakotha Patnam?

The Gram Panchayat of Donkalakotha Patnam is Donkala Kothapatnam.

What is the pincode of Donkalakotha Patnam?

The pincode of Donkalakotha Patnam is 535527.

What is the population of Donkalakotha Patnam?

Donkalakotha Patnam has a total population of 939, including 456 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Donkalakotha Patnam?

There are 217 households in Donkalakotha Patnam.

What is the literacy rate in Donkalakotha Patnam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Donkalakotha Patnam is 41.96%. Male literacy is 49.12% and female literacy is 35.20%.