Kathavapadu - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Kathavapadu is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kathavapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathavapadu is 588672. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 534126 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kathavapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kathavapadu village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 874 males and 834 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.03%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 76.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathavapadu

Kathavapadu 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 Kathavapadu

Kathavapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Relangi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Kathavapadu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kathavapadu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathavapadu

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

Health Facilities in Kathavapadu

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

FAQs about Kathavapadu