Kothapeta - Kaligiri, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Kothapeta is a village situated in the Kaligiri mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaligiri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Kavali Mustapuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kothapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapeta is 591749. The village covers a total geographical area of 828 hectares and falls under the 524221 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kothapeta

According to the 2011 Census, Kothapeta village had a total population of 597 people, including 297 males and 300 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.20%, with male literacy at 71.80% and female literacy at 43.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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 Population597297300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553124
Scheduled Castes (SC)1035548
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population310191119
Illiterate Population287106181

Nearby Villages of Kothapeta

Kothapeta 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)
ZammavaramSouth2.20 km
GumparlapaduNorth-West2.82 km
Kavali YadavalliSouth-East3.24 km
Kavali MusthapuramNorth-East3.34 km
KakarlapaduSouth-West4.12 km
PandipaduWest4.98 km
VelpulaguntaEast5.83 km
VelagapaduNorth5.96 km
AkbarabadSouth-East6.40 km
ChiramanaSouth6.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothapeta

Kothapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bitragunta, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Kothapeta is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Kothapeta 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 Kothapeta

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

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

Health Facilities in Kothapeta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kothapeta

Where is Kothapeta located?

Kothapeta village is located in Kaligiri Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kothapeta?

The Grama Panchayat of Kothapeta is Kavali Mustapuram.

What is the pincode of Kothapeta?

The pincode of Kothapeta is 524221.

What is the population of Kothapeta?

Kothapeta had a total population of 597, including 297 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Kothapeta?

Kothapeta had 157 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kothapeta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothapeta was 57.20%. Male literacy was 71.80% and female literacy was 43.12%.