Kothapalem - Renigunta, Tirupati

Kothapalem is a village situated in the Renigunta mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Renigunta and around 88 km from Chittoor. Elamandyam serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kothapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapalem is 595758. The village covers a total geographical area of 842 hectares and falls under the 517520 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kothapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Kothapalem village had a total population of 4,555 people, including 2,228 males and 2,327 females, living in 1,193 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.13%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 67.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 917, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothapalem

Kothapalem 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 Kothapalem

Kothapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Renigunta Jn, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirupati to Kothapalem is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kothapalem is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothapalem

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

Health Facilities in Kothapalem

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

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