Halvi - Kowthalam, Kurnool

Halvi is a village situated in the Kowthalam mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kowthalam and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Halvi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Halvi is 593775. The village covers a total geographical area of 2341 hectares and falls under the 518333 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Halvi

According to the 2011 Census, Halvi village had a total population of 5,114 people, including 2,501 males and 2,613 females, living in 1,030 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.93%, with male literacy at 50.42% and female literacy at 33.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 755, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Halvi

Halvi 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 Halvi

Halvi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Halvi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Halvi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Halvi

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

Health Facilities in Halvi

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

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