Kothuru - Garugubilli, Parvathipuram Manyam

Kothuru is a village situated in the Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Garugubilli and around 97 km from Vizianagaram. Kothuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothuru is 582128. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 535463 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kothuru

As per Census 2011, Kothuru village has a total population of 1,172 people, consisting of 567 males and 605 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 491 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,172567605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025943
Scheduled Castes (SC)360170190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population681378303
Illiterate Population491189302

Nearby Villages of Kothuru

Kothuru 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)
RavupalleWest1.93 km
J K GumadaEast1.98 km
SivvamNorth2.23 km
KothapalleSouth2.35 km
PolinaiduvalasaNorth-West2.36 km
PedduruWest3.10 km
U.venkatapathi Raju PetaEast3.29 km
PeddimpetaSouth-East3.32 km
MuragadamSouth-West3.39 km
KadakellaNorth-East3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kothuru

Kothuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Kothuru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kothuru is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kothuru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kothuru

Where is Kothuru located?

Kothuru village is located in Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kothuru?

Kothuru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kothuru?

The pincode of Kothuru is 535463.

What is the population of Kothuru?

Kothuru has a total population of 1,172, including 567 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Kothuru?

There are 324 households in Kothuru.

What is the literacy rate in Kothuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kothuru is 58.11%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 50.08%.