Kothalaparru - Penugonda, West Godavari

Kothalaparru is a village situated in the Penugonda mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penugonda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kotalaparru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kothalaparru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothalaparru is 588682. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kothalaparru

As per Census 2011, Kothalaparru village has a total population of 2,327 people, consisting of 1,176 males and 1,151 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,624 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothalaparru

Kothalaparru 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 Kothalaparru

Kothalaparru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Kothalaparru is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kothalaparru is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothalaparru

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

Health Facilities in Kothalaparru

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

FAQs about Kothalaparru