Gosala - Penamaluru, Krishna

Gosala is a village situated in the Penamaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penamaluru and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Gosala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosala is 589507. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 521151 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gosala

As per Census 2011, Gosala village has a total population of 6,325 people, consisting of 3,074 males and 3,251 females. The village has 1,758 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 646 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,110 literate and 2,215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 656 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosala

Gosala 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 Gosala

Gosala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Uppalur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Gosala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Gosala 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 Gosala

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

Health Facilities in Gosala

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

FAQs about Gosala