Koita - Palasa, Srikakulam
Koita is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Rentikota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koita village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Koita is 580252. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Koita village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Koita
Koita 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kaijola | West | 1.28 km |
| Sunnada | West | 2.60 km |
| Rajagopalapuram | North | 2.61 km |
| Sasanam | West | 2.99 km |
| Loddabhadra | West | 3.77 km |
| Kambrigam | South-West | 3.95 km |
| Potriya | North-West | 4.01 km |
| Tarlakota | South-East | 4.17 km |
| Ramakrishna Puram | West | 4.28 km |
| Govindapuram | North-West | 4.55 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Koita
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Koita. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Koita is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Koita is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Koita
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koita village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Koita
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koita village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Koita
Where is Koita located?
Koita village is located in Palasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Koita?
The Gram Panchayat of Koita is Rentikota.
What is the pincode of Koita?
The pincode of Koita is 532220.