Jalantrapothangi - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Jalantrapothangi is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Bushabhadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalantrapothangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalantrapothangi is 580491. The village covers a total geographical area of 32 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jalantrapothangi

According to the 2011 Census, Jalantrapothangi village had a total population of 545 people, including 290 males and 255 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.94%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 60.61%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalantrapothangi

Jalantrapothangi 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 Jalantrapothangi

Jalantrapothangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Jalantrapothangi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Jalantrapothangi is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalantrapothangi

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

Health Facilities in Jalantrapothangi

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

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