Rentikota - Palasa, Srikakulam

Rentikota 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 95 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Rentikota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rentikota is 580253. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Rentikota

As per Census 2011, Rentikota village has a total population of 3,184 people, consisting of 1,558 males and 1,626 females. The village has 752 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,497 literate and 1,687 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rentikota

Rentikota 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 Rentikota

Rentikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Rentikota is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Rentikota is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rentikota

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

Health Facilities in Rentikota

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

FAQs about Rentikota