Gopavaram - Mahanandi, Nandyal

Gopavaram is a village situated in the Mahanandi mandal of Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Mahanandi and around 90 km from Kurnool. Gopavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopavaram is 594326. The village covers a total geographical area of 1384 hectares and falls under the 518583 pincode. Nandyal is the nearest town, located about 14 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 4,862 people, consisting of 2,494 males and 2,368 females. The village has 1,127 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 555 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,577 literate and 2,285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,505 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8622,4942,368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)555294261
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,505747758
Scheduled Tribes (ST)288145143
Literate Population2,5771,580997
Illiterate Population2,2859141,371

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)
GangavaramSouth-West2.84 km
BukkapuramNorth3.40 km
NandipalleWest3.54 km
ThammadapalleNorth-West4.24 km
BoyalakuntlaSouth4.37 km
GajulapalleSouth-East5.03 km
ThimmapuramNorth6.12 km
BasavapuramEast6.20 km
BollavaramNorth-West6.57 km
MaseedupuramSouth-West6.90 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 Gazulapalli, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandyal to Gopavaram is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Gopavaram is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gopavaram

Where is Gopavaram located?

Gopavaram village is located in Mahanandi Mandal, Nandyal 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 518583.

What is the population of Gopavaram?

Gopavaram has a total population of 4,862, including 2,494 males and 2,368 females.

How many households are there in Gopavaram?

There are 1,127 households in Gopavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Gopavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopavaram is 53.00%. Male literacy is 63.35% and female literacy is 42.10%.