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

According to the 2011 Census, Arikatota village had a total population of 4,667 people, including 2,315 males and 2,352 females, living in 1,210 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.33%, with male literacy at 65.70% and female literacy at 45.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 874, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

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