Kovur - Kandukuru, Prakasam

Kovur is a village situated in the Kandukuru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Kandukur and around 54 km from Ongole. Kovuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kovur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kovur is 591533. The village covers a total geographical area of 1264 hectares and falls under the 523105 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kovur

As per Census 2011, Kovur village has a total population of 2,246 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,094 females. The village has 527 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,121 literate and 1,125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 571 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kovur

Kovur 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 Kovur

Kovur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singarayakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Kovur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kovur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kovur

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

Health Facilities in Kovur

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

FAQs about Kovur