Govada - Chodavaram, Anakapalli

Govada is a village situated in the Chodavaram mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Chodavaram and around 52 km from Visakhapatnam. Govada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govada is 586223. The village covers a total geographical area of 1131 hectares and falls under the 531023 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Govada

According to the 2011 Census, Govada village had a total population of 3,156 people, including 1,593 males and 1,563 females, living in 798 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 73.44% and female literacy at 49.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Govada

Govada 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 Govada

Govada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anakapalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Govada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Govada is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govada

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

Health Facilities in Govada

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

FAQs about Govada