Gowravaram - Kavali, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Gowravaram is a village situated in the Kavali mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavali and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Gowravaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowravaram is 591721. The village covers a total geographical area of 1640 hectares and falls under the 524142 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gowravaram

As per Census 2011, Gowravaram village has a total population of 3,346 people, consisting of 1,648 males and 1,698 females. The village has 886 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,061 literate and 1,285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3461,6481,698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311154157
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,196598598
Scheduled Tribes (ST)455218237
Literate Population2,0611,124937
Illiterate Population1,285524761

Nearby Villages of Gowravaram

Gowravaram 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)
SambasivapuramEast3.11 km
BitraguntaSouth-West3.72 km
MungamurSouth-East4.12 km
Musunuru (part)North4.95 km
ThallapalemNorth-East5.41 km
AllimaduguSouth-East5.68 km
ThalluruSouth-West6.57 km
BudamaguntaNorth-West6.75 km
UmamaheswarapuramSouth-East8.13 km
MannangidinneNorth-East8.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gowravaram

Gowravaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S Venkteswrpalm, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Gowravaram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Gowravaram is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gowravaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gowravaram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gowravaram 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Gowravaram

Where is Gowravaram located?

Gowravaram village is located in Kavali Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowravaram?

Gowravaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gowravaram?

The pincode of Gowravaram is 524142.

What is the population of Gowravaram?

Gowravaram has a total population of 3,346, including 1,648 males and 1,698 females.

How many households are there in Gowravaram?

There are 886 households in Gowravaram.

What is the literacy rate in Gowravaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gowravaram is 61.60%. Male literacy is 68.20% and female literacy is 55.18%.