Kotarvedu - Karvetinagar, Chittoor

Kotarvedu is a village situated in the Karvetinagar mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karvetinagaram and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Kotarvedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotarvedu is 596437. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 517582 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Kotarvedu

As per Census 2011, Kotarvedu village has a total population of 1,913 people, consisting of 935 males and 978 females. The village has 507 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,208 literate and 705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 918 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,913935978
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20197104
Scheduled Castes (SC)918458460
Literate Population1,208663545
Illiterate Population705272433

Nearby Villages of Kotarvedu

Kotarvedu 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)
KethumatmaharajapuramNorth1.30 km
GopichettipalleSouth-West1.86 km
NissankadurgamSouth-East2.28 km
KrishnasamudramWest2.53 km
EduvaripalleSouth-West2.68 km
AnnurkasabagayatWest2.85 km
Rajakumaravenkata BahadurpetNorth-West3.45 km
Damodara MaharajapuramNorth-East3.49 km
LakshmirajupetSouth-East3.91 km
KollaguntaSouth-West4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotarvedu

Kotarvedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vepagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirupati to Kotarvedu is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kotarvedu is about 51 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 Kotarvedu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kotarvedu

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

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

FAQs about Kotarvedu

Where is Kotarvedu located?

Kotarvedu village is located in Karvetinagar Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotarvedu?

Kotarvedu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotarvedu?

The pincode of Kotarvedu is 517582.

What is the population of Kotarvedu?

Kotarvedu has a total population of 1,913, including 935 males and 978 females.

How many households are there in Kotarvedu?

There are 507 households in Kotarvedu.

What is the literacy rate in Kotarvedu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotarvedu is 63.15%. Male literacy is 70.91% and female literacy is 55.73%.