Kothapadu - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Kothapadu is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kothapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothapadu is 588667. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 534217 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kothapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kothapadu village had a total population of 1,565 people, including 786 males and 779 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.39%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 72.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothapadu

Kothapadu 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 Kothapadu

Kothapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Kothapadu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kothapadu 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 Kothapadu

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

Health Facilities in Kothapadu

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

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