Mathala - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Mathala is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Mathala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathala is 580105. The village covers a total geographical area of 914 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mathala

As per Census 2011, Mathala village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 676 males and 663 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 660 literate and 679 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathala

Mathala 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 Mathala

Mathala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Mathala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Mathala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mathala

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

Health Facilities in Mathala

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

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