Kowtaram - Gudlavalleru, Krishna

Kowtaram is a village situated in the Gudlavalleru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudlavalleru and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Kowthavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kowtaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kowtaram is 589613. The village covers a total geographical area of 1344 hectares and falls under the 521331 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kowtaram

As per Census 2011, Kowtaram village has a total population of 7,170 people, consisting of 3,564 males and 3,606 females. The village has 2,013 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 652 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,622 literate and 2,548 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,664 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kowtaram

Kowtaram 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 Kowtaram

Kowtaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavutaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Kowtaram is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Kowtaram is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kowtaram

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

Health Facilities in Kowtaram

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

FAQs about Kowtaram