Gopavaram - Kaikaluru, Eluru

Gopavaram is a village situated in the Kaikaluru mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Kaikalur and around 60 km from Machilipatnam. Gopavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopavaram is 589335. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 521333 pincode. Eluru is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gopavaram

As per Census 2011, Gopavaram village has a total population of 2,157 people, consisting of 1,063 males and 1,094 females. The village has 622 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,312 literate and 845 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1571,0631,094
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21511699
Scheduled Castes (SC)386185201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population1,312674638
Illiterate Population845389456

Nearby Villages of Gopavaram

Gopavaram 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)
RachapatnamEast1.89 km
VinjaramSouth-West1.92 km
AchavaramWest2.64 km
TamarakolluSouth2.64 km
KaikalurNorth2.84 km
SyamalambapuramSouth-West3.13 km
AtapakaNorth3.13 km
LokamudiNorth-West3.26 km
VarahapatnamEast3.66 km
ChavalipaduWest3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopavaram

Gopavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikolur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Eluru to Gopavaram is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Gopavaram is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopavaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gopavaram

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

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

FAQs about Gopavaram

Where is Gopavaram located?

Gopavaram village is located in Kaikaluru Mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopavaram?

Gopavaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopavaram?

The pincode of Gopavaram is 521333.

What is the population of Gopavaram?

Gopavaram has a total population of 2,157, including 1,063 males and 1,094 females.

How many households are there in Gopavaram?

There are 622 households in Gopavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Gopavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopavaram is 60.83%. Male literacy is 63.41% and female literacy is 58.32%.