Santha Kothavalasa - Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam

Santha Kothavalasa is a village situated in the Amadalavalasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amadalavalasa and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. K.munagavalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santha Kothavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santha Kothavalasa is 581389. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 532186 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Santha Kothavalasa

As per Census 2011, Santha Kothavalasa village has a total population of 999 people, consisting of 516 males and 483 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 566 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Santha Kothavalasa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population999516483
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743935
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879493
Literate Population566356210
Illiterate Population433160273

Nearby Villages of Santha Kothavalasa

Santha Kothavalasa 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)
BoragavalasaNorth1.04 km
MarrikothavalasaWest1.24 km
ChinnajonnavalasaSouth1.26 km
ThallavalasaSouth-West1.26 km
MunagavalasaNorth-East1.37 km
SundarayyapetaNorth1.83 km
Gudigeddavenkata PuramWest1.84 km
Rotta ValasaNorth-East2.01 km
SyladaSouth-East2.29 km
BoddapaduNorth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Santha Kothavalasa

Santha Kothavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Santha Kothavalasa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Santha Kothavalasa is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santha Kothavalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Santha Kothavalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Santha Kothavalasa

Where is Santha Kothavalasa located?

Santha Kothavalasa village is located in Amadalavalasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Santha Kothavalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Santha Kothavalasa is K.munagavalasa.

What is the pincode of Santha Kothavalasa?

The pincode of Santha Kothavalasa is 532186.

What is the population of Santha Kothavalasa?

Santha Kothavalasa has a total population of 999, including 516 males and 483 females.

How many households are there in Santha Kothavalasa?

There are 264 households in Santha Kothavalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Santha Kothavalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santha Kothavalasa is 56.66%. Male literacy is 68.99% and female literacy is 43.48%.