Arikatota - Ramabhadrapuram, Vizianagaram

Arikatota is a village situated in the Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramabhadrapuram and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Arikithota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arikatota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arikatota is 582508. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068 hectares and falls under the 535579 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Arikatota

As per Census 2011, Arikatota village has a total population of 4,667 people, consisting of 2,315 males and 2,352 females. The village has 1,210 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 458 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,329 literate and 2,338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 874 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arikatota

Arikatota 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 Arikatota

Arikatota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Arikatota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Arikatota is about 41 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 Arikatota

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

Health Facilities in Arikatota

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

FAQs about Arikatota