Ichchapuram

Ichchapuram is a town in the Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and is 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.

Geography

Ichchapuram lies on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha at 19.12°N 84.7°E / 19.12; 84.7. 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 50 km away. Sonpur Beach is a 35-minute drive to the east. Ichchapuram's famous Swetchawathi temple is located in the northeast quadrant of the municipality.

Demographics

As of 2011 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.

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 MLA.

Transport

National Highway 16, a part of Golden Quadrilateral highway network, bypasses the town. The Ichchapuram railway station is on the Howrah–Chennai main line.

Climate

Education

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.