Thavalam - Nimmanapalle, Annamayya

Thavalam is a village situated in the Nimmanapalle mandal of Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Nimmanapalle and around 123 km from Chittoor. Thavalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thavalam is 596155. The village covers a total geographical area of 1050 hectares and falls under the 517280 pincode. Madanapalle is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Thavalam

As per Census 2011, Thavalam village has a total population of 2,403 people, consisting of 1,202 males and 1,201 females. The village has 636 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,179 literate and 1,224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thavalam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4031,2021,201
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259127132
Scheduled Castes (SC)425204221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351916
Literate Population1,179693486
Illiterate Population1,224509715

Nearby Villages of Thavalam

Thavalam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MasturNorth-West3.62 km
NimmanapalleNorth-East4.09 km
VengamvaripalleEast6.05 km
BandlapaiSouth-West6.31 km
AgraharamNorth-East8.13 km
DiguvapalleSouth-West8.14 km
GaddamvaripalleSouth-East8.49 km
KuraparthiNorth8.85 km
AramadakaNorth9.13 km
KondamarriSouth-East9.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thavalam

Thavalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vayalpad, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanapalle to Thavalam is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Thavalam is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thavalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thavalam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thavalam

Where is Thavalam located?

Thavalam village is located in Nimmanapalle Mandal, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thavalam?

Thavalam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thavalam?

The pincode of Thavalam is 517280.

What is the population of Thavalam?

Thavalam has a total population of 2,403, including 1,202 males and 1,201 females.

How many households are there in Thavalam?

There are 636 households in Thavalam.

What is the literacy rate in Thavalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thavalam is 49.06%. Male literacy is 57.65% and female literacy is 40.47%.