Kothagraharam - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Kothagraharam is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kothaagraharam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothagraharam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothagraharam is 580592. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kothagraharam

According to the 2011 Census, Kothagraharam village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 624 males and 642 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.98%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 49.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothagraharam

Kothagraharam 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 Kothagraharam

Kothagraharam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Kothagraharam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kothagraharam 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 Kothagraharam

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

Health Facilities in Kothagraharam

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

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