Athava village, Vepada mandal | Pincode 535161

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LGD code: 583026
Pincode: 535161
Post office: L Kota
Population: 1,410
Households: 358
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 759
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Amaravati: 309 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 494 km
Nearest railway station: Lakkavarapukota · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Lakkavarapukota · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Athava compares

By population, Athava ranks #16 of 39 villages in Vepada mandal.

Literacy rate

50.3%

−0.6% vs mandal average

Athava50.3%

Vepada mandal50.9%

Vizianagaram district52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,009

−20 vs mandal average

Athava1,009

Vepada mandal1,029

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Athava3.9

Vepada mandal4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Athava at a glance

Athava is a village of 1,410 people in 358 households (Census 2011) in Vepada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, the 16th-largest of 39 villages in Vepada mandal. Literacy is 50%, about the same as the mandal average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,009 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Vizianagaram district centre, 13 km from Srungavarapukota, the nearest town, 6 km from Lakkavarapukota railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 535161, served by L Kota post office; the LGD village code is 583026. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Lakkavarapukota, 6 km away. The village votes in Srungavarapukota assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kolla Lalitha Kumari. The population is estimated at 1,535 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Athava · this village	1,410	50%	—
Kudduvalasa · Lakkavarapukota	515	35%	1.9 km SE
Singarai · Vepada	1,563	53%	2 km NE
Pothampeta · Lakkavarapukota	839	47%	2.4 km S
Mycherlasingavaram · Vepada	508	58%	2.4 km SW
Banadi · Vepada	2,259	47%	2.7 km SW
Vepada · Vepada	3,754	60%	2.8 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Athava

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIZIANAGARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): ATHAVA
Total area (ha): 675
Irrigated area (ha): 150
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Athava

LGD code: 583026
Pincode: 535161
Post office: L Kota
Population (Census 2011): 1,410
Population (projected 2026): 1,535
Households: 358
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1009
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Coordinates: 17.99862°N, 83.10389°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Visakhapatnam
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srungavarapukota
Member of Parliament: Mathukumilli Bharat
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kolla Lalitha Kumari
Block / Mandal: Vepada

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Vizianagaram district level

Then & Now

Athava — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,410

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

1,535

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

358

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,410Census 2011
Households: 358Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1009 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5352026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 3,51,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,05,897MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vizianagaram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Athava

Mandal centre

Vepada · ≈ 5.8 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Vizianagaram · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 29 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 28,304 people

Srungavarapukota · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati309 kmcapital
Hyderabad494 km
Chennai625 km
Kolkata748 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLakkavarapukota6 km
Bus stopSantapeta6 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Lakkavarapukota6 km
ATM / bankIndia1 ATM7 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil7 km
CollegeSKML junior college gotivada sabbavaram22 km
Police stationS Kota Police Station13 km

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September 2026

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Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP

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Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works

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Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP
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Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works
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Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Pradesh's ₹11,085-Crore Push
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People often ask about Athava

What is the pincode of Athava?

The pincode of Athava, Vepada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh is 535161. The post office is L Kota.

Which post office delivers to Athava?

Mail for Athava is delivered through L Kota post office, pincode 535161, in Vepada mandal, Vizianagaram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Athava located?

Athava is a village in Vepada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Athava as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Athava village has a population of 1,410 across 358 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athava in?

Athava falls under the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athava in?

Athava falls under the Srungavarapukota assembly constituency (AC #19) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Athava?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Athava village is 50.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Athava?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Athava village is 1009 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athava?

12 schemes currently match residents of Athava, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Athava from Vizianagaram district centre?

Athava is approximately 37 km (straight-line) from the centre of Vizianagaram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Athava?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Athava village is 583026.

Which is the nearest town to Athava?

Srungavarapukota (population 28,304, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 13 km from Athava in a straight line.

How big is Athava compared to other villages in Vepada mandal?

Athava ranks 16 of 39 villages in Vepada mandal by Census 2011 population (1,410 residents).

How far is Athava from Amaravati?

Athava is about 309 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 402 km.

How far is Athava from Hyderabad?

Athava is about 494 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 642 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Athava?

Lakkavarapukota is the nearest railway station to Athava, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Athava?

Santapeta is the nearest bus stop to Athava, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Athava?

Government Hospital,Lakkavarapukota is the nearest hospital or health centre to Athava, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Athava?

India1 ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Athava, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Athava?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Athava, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Athava?

Athava falls under Srungavarapukota assembly constituency (AC 19). The sitting MLA is Kolla Lalitha Kumari (TDP).

Who is the MP for Athava?

Athava is in Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mathukumilli Bharat (TDP).

What is the population of Athava in 2026?

Athava is estimated at 1,535 people in 2026, up about 9% from 1,410 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Athava in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Athava in Vizianagaram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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People often ask about Athava

What is the pincode of Athava?

Which post office delivers to Athava?

In which district is Athava located?

What is the population of Athava as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Athava in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Athava in?

What is the literacy rate in Athava?

What is the sex ratio in Athava?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Athava?

How far is Athava from Vizianagaram district centre?

What is the LGD code of Athava?

Which is the nearest town to Athava?

How big is Athava compared to other villages in Vepada mandal?

How far is Athava from Amaravati?

How far is Athava from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Athava?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Athava?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Athava?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Athava?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Athava?

Who is the MLA of Athava?

Who is the MP for Athava?

What is the population of Athava in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Athava in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Athava — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Athava on the mapఅతవ

Latest posts

Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP

Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works

Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Pradesh's ₹11,085-Crore Push

Notable persons of Athava

Open jobs in Athava

Upcoming events

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)