Parikota

Parikota is a village located in Kaligiri mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kaligiri (tehsildar office) and 81km away from district headquarter Nellore. As per 2009 stats, Parikota village is also a gram panchayat.

Parikota has its own place in the vibrant Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Parikota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parikota is 591752. The village spans a total geographical area of 846 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 524225. Kavali is nearest town to Parikota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parikota village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udayagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nellore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Parikota

Below is a concise population overview of Parikota as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 608 301 307
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 67 36 31
Scheduled Castes (SC) 253 125 128
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 377 204 173
Illiterate Population 231 97 134

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Parikota village:

  • The total population of Parikota village is around 608, including approximately 301 males and 307 females, with a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 67 children aged 0–6 years in Parikota village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Parikota village has 253 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Parikota village is about 62.01%, with male literacy at 67.77% and female literacy at 56.35%.
  • There are around 141 households in Parikota village.

Connectivity of Parikota

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Parikota. As per the 2011 stats, Parikota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Parikota

Knowing the nearby villages of Parikota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Parikota.

Velagapadu Kavali Musthapuram Kothapeta Ananthapuram Siddana Konduru Lakshmipuram Gudladona Chakalakonda Janardhanapuram Katepalle Thamidapadu

Frequently Asked Questions about Parikota

Where is Parikota located?
Parikota village is situated in Kaligiri Mandal, within the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Parikota?
Parikota serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Parikota?
The pincode of Parikota is 524225, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Parikota as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Parikota is 608, with 301 males and 307 females.
How many households are there in Parikota as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Parikota village has a total of 141 households.
What is the literacy rate in Parikota as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Parikota is 62.01%. The male literacy rate is 67.77%, while the female literacy rate is 56.35%.