Thovi - Kowthalam, Kurnool

Thovi is a village situated in the Kowthalam mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kowthalam and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Thovi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thovi is 593805. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121 hectares and falls under the 518344 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Thovi

According to the 2011 Census, Thovi village had a total population of 2,057 people, including 990 males and 1,067 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.20%, with male literacy at 56.99% and female literacy at 32.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Thovi

Thovi 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 Thovi

Thovi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Thovi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Thovi is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thovi

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

Health Facilities in Thovi

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

FAQs about Thovi