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[[File:Ichapuram Railway Station.jpg|alt=Ichchapuram Railway Station|thumb|273x273px|Ichchapuram Railway Station ]] | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Ichchapuram<!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. --> | ||
| settlement_type = [[Town]] | |||
| image_skyline = Rail station-ichapuram.JPG | |||
| image_alt = | |||
| image_caption = [[Ichchapuram railway station]] | |||
| settlement_type | | pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh | ||
| image_skyline | | pushpin_label_position = left | ||
| image_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| pushpin_map | | coordinates = {{coord|19.12|N|84.7|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | subdivision_name = [[India]] | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]] | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts in India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name2 = [[Srikakulam district|Srikakulam]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | established_date = | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | founder = | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | named_for = | ||
| established_title | | government_type = [[Municipality]] | ||
| established_date | | governing_body = Ichapuram Municipality, [[Srikakulam Urban Development Authority|SUDA]] | ||
| founder | | leader_title = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| named_for | | leader_name = [[Ashok Bendalam]] | ||
| government_type | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| governing_body | | area_footnotes = <ref name="ulb">{{cite web |title=STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF ULBs & UDAs |url=http://dtcp.ap.gov.in/dtcpweb/ulbs/List%20of%20ULBs-27-2-2019.pdf |website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning |publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=24 April 2019 |page=1 }}</ref> | ||
| leader_title | | area_rank = | ||
| leader_name | | area_total_km2 = 27.28 | ||
| unit_pref | | elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Elevation for Rajam |url=http://veloroutes.org/elevation/?location=Ichapuram+&units=m | ||
| area_footnotes | |||
| area_rank | |||
| area_total_km2 | |||
| elevation_footnotes | |||
|publisher=Veloroutes|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> | |publisher=Veloroutes|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 15 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 40,000 | ||
40,000 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_rank = | ||
| population_rank | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_demonym | | population_footnotes = <ref name=population>{{cite web|title=Census 2011 |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=619764|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=19 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
| population_footnotes | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| timezone1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| utc_offset1 | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code = 532 312 | ||
| postal_code | | area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in India|Telephone code]] | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code = +91–8947 | ||
| area_code | | registration_plate_type = [[Vehicle registration plates of India|Vehicle Registration]] | ||
| registration_plate_type | | registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India|AP30 (former)]]<br /> AP39 (from 30 January 2019)<ref>{{cite news |title=New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2019/jan/31/new-ap-39-code-to-register-vehicles-in-state-launched-1932417.html |access-date=9 June 2019 |work=The New Indian Express |date=31 January 2019 |location=Vijayawada}}</ref> | ||
| registration_plate | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Srikakulam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Srikakulam]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Ichchapuram (Assembly constituency)|Ichchapuram]] | ||
| blank2_info_sec1 | | website = {{URL|http://ichapuram.cdma.ap.gov.in/}} | ||
| website | | footnotes = | ||
| footnotes | |||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Ichchapuram''' is a town in the [[Srikakulam district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The town is located nearly 142 km from the district capital, [[Srikakulam]]. Ichchapuram municipality is the largest [[urban local body]] in the Srikakulam district. It had a population of 36,493 {{As of|2011|lc=y}}. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Ichchapuram lies on the border of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Odisha]] at {{Coord|19.12|N|84.7|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Ichapuram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ichapuram]</ref> It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet). The town sits on the [[Bahuda]] river. The overall geographical area of the town is 27 hectares and the nearest town, [[Palasa]], is 18 km away. Sonpur Beach is a 35-minute drive to the east. Ichchapuram's Maa Mangala temple, not to be confused with the more famous [[Maa Mangala Temple, Kakatpur|Maa Mangala Temple]] located in [[Odisha]], is located in the north east quadrant of the municipality.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}} | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], the town had a population of 36,493, with 17,716 males above the age of 6, 18,777 females above the age of 6, and 4,004 children between the ages of 0 and 6. Ichapuram's average literacy rate is 71.12% with 23,105 literate individuals. The two primary languages of the municipality are Telugu and Odia. | {{As of|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], the town had a population of 36,493, with 17,716 males above the age of 6, 18,777 females above the age of 6, and 4,004 children between the ages of 0 and 6. Ichapuram's average literacy rate is 71.12% with 23,105 literate individuals. The two primary languages of the municipality are Telugu and Odia.{{Citation needed|date=December 2021}} | ||
== Government and politics == | == Government and politics == | ||
Ichchapuram municipality is classified by the Indian government as a 3rd grade municipality. Ichchapuram is an [[assembly constituency]] in Andhra Pradesh. [[Ashok Bendalam]] is the present [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.elections.in/andhra-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/ichchapuram.html | title=Ichchapuram Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Ichchapuram, Andhra Pradesh }}</ref> | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
[[National Highway 16 (India)|National Highway 16]], a part of [[Golden Quadrilateral]] highway network, bypasses the town.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Highways Development Project Map|url=http://nhai.org/NH5_Kolkata_chennai_english.htm|website=National Highways Authority of India|access-date=21 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422033110/http://nhai.org/NH5_Kolkata_chennai_english.htm|archive-date=22 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The | [[National Highway 16 (India)|National Highway 16]], a part of [[Golden Quadrilateral]] highway network, bypasses the town.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Highways Development Project Map|url=http://nhai.org/NH5_Kolkata_chennai_english.htm|website=National Highways Authority of India|access-date=21 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422033110/http://nhai.org/NH5_Kolkata_chennai_english.htm|archive-date=22 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Ichchapuram railway station]] is on the [[Howrah–Chennai main line]]. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
There are several private schools in | There are several private schools in the town, including Vidhya Bharathi English medium school, Swarna Bharathi English medium school, Gnana Bharathi English medium school, and Ravindra Bharathi English medium school.<ref>{{cite web|title=School Education Department |url=http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |publisher=School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |access-date=7 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227185018/http://rmsaap.nic.in/Notification_TSG_2015.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal {{!}} AP State Portal|url=http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/|website=www.ap.gov.in|access-date=7 November 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155331/http://www.ap.gov.in/department/organizations/school-education/|archive-date=7 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Ichchapuram | |
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  Ichchapuram Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°07′N 84°42′E / 19.12°N 84.7°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Srikakulam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Ichapuram Municipality, SUDA |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Ashok Bendalam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.28 km2 (10.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 40,000 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 532 312 |
| Telephone code | +91–8947 |
| Vehicle Registration | AP30 (former) AP39 (from 30 January 2019)[4] |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Srikakulam |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ichchapuram |
| Website | ichapuram |
Ichchapuram is a town in the Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is located nearly 142 km from the district capital, Srikakulam. Ichchapuram municipality is the largest urban local body in the Srikakulam district. It had a population of 36,493 as of 2011[update].
Geography[edit | edit source]
Ichchapuram lies on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha at 19°07′N 84°42′E / 19.12°N 84.7°E.[5] It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet). The town sits on the Bahuda river. The overall geographical area of the town is 27 hectares and the nearest town, Palasa, is 18 km away. Sonpur Beach is a 35-minute drive to the east. Ichchapuram's Maa Mangala temple, not to be confused with the more famous Maa Mangala Temple located in Odisha, is located in the north east quadrant of the municipality.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] census, the town had a population of 36,493, with 17,716 males above the age of 6, 18,777 females above the age of 6, and 4,004 children between the ages of 0 and 6. Ichapuram's average literacy rate is 71.12% with 23,105 literate individuals. The two primary languages of the municipality are Telugu and Odia.[citation needed]
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Ichchapuram municipality is classified by the Indian government as a 3rd grade municipality. Ichchapuram is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Ashok Bendalam is the present MLA.[6]
Transport[edit | edit source]
National Highway 16, a part of Golden Quadrilateral highway network, bypasses the town.[7] The Ichchapuram railway station is on the Howrah–Chennai main line.
Education[edit | edit source]
There are several private schools in the town, including Vidhya Bharathi English medium school, Swarna Bharathi English medium school, Gnana Bharathi English medium school, and Ravindra Bharathi English medium school.[8][9]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "STATISTICAL INFORMATION OF ULBs & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. p. 1. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ↑ "Elevation for Rajam". Veloroutes. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ↑ "Census 2011". The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ↑ "New 'AP 39' code to register vehicles in Andhra Pradesh launched". The New Indian Express. Vijayawada. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ichapuram
- ↑ "Ichchapuram Elections Results 2014, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Ichchapuram, Andhra Pradesh".
- ↑ "National Highways Development Project Map". National Highways Authority of India. Archived from the original on 22 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ↑ "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Department of School Education – Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
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