Chintalapalem - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Chintalapalem is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Chintalapalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chintalapalem is 583083. The village covers a total geographical area of 951 hectares and falls under the 531173 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chintalapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Chintalapalem village had a total population of 6,522 people, including 3,253 males and 3,269 females, living in 1,681 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.84%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 58.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 943, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Chintalapalem

Chintalapalem 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 Chintalapalem

Chintalapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Chintalapalem is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Chintalapalem is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chintalapalem

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

Health Facilities in Chintalapalem

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

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