Ichchapuram


Ichchapuram is a town in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a Municipality and also the mandal headquarters of Ichapuram mandal.this town is located nearly 142 km from the district capital srikakulam.

Geography

Ichchapuram is located at the border of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha at. It has an average elevation of 7 metres. The town is located on the banks of Bahuda river.

Demographics

, the town had a population of. The total population constitute, males, females and
children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 71.12% with literates. The spoken languages are both Telugu and Odia.

Government and politics

Ichchapuram municipality is classified as a 3rd grade municipality. Ichapuram is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh. Bendalam Ashok is the present MLA.

Transport

, a part of Golden Quadrilateral highway network, bypasses the town. Ichchapuram railway station is situated on the Howrah-Chennai main line.

Education

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools,like: Swarna Bharathi english medium school, & Gnana Bharathi english medium school & also Ravindra Bharathi english medium school. under the School Education Department of the state.