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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kothapalem village has a total population of 2,752 people, consisting of 1,386 males and 1,366 females. The village has 852 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 1,330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kothapalem are given below:

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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