Kantakapalle - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Kantakapalle 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 29 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kantakapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantakapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantakapalle is 583064. The village covers a total geographical area of 709 hectares and falls under the 535240 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kantakapalle

As per Census 2011, Kantakapalle village has a total population of 2,773 people, consisting of 1,359 males and 1,414 females. The village has 714 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,588 literate and 1,185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantakapalle

Kantakapalle 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 Kantakapalle

Kantakapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantakapalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Kantakapalle is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantakapalle

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

Health Facilities in Kantakapalle

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

FAQs about Kantakapalle