Dantha - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Dantha is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Dantha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantha is 581050. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Dantha

According to the 2011 Census, Dantha village had a total population of 1,200 people, including 544 males and 656 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.14%, with male literacy at 58.82% and female literacy at 43.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantha

Dantha 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 Dantha

Dantha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Peddasana, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Dantha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Dantha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dantha

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

Health Facilities in Dantha

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

FAQs about Dantha