Kothapalem - Kota, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Kothapalem is a village situated in the Kota mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kota and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Jarugumalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kothapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapalem is 592526. The village covers a total geographical area of 1913 hectares and falls under the 524413 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kothapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Kothapalem village had a total population of 2,752 people, including 1,386 males and 1,366 females, living in 852 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.99%, with male literacy at 63.08% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 307.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kothapalem

Kothapalem 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kothapalem

Kothapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pedapariya, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Kothapalem is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Kothapalem is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothapalem

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

Health Facilities in Kothapalem

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

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