Sivaram - Amarapuram, Sri Sathya Sai

Sivaram is a village situated in the Amarapuram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Amarapuram and around 145 km from Anantapur. Sivaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivaram is 595376. The village covers a total geographical area of 2732 hectares and falls under the 515286 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Sivaram

As per Census 2011, Sivaram village has a total population of 4,600 people, consisting of 2,309 males and 2,291 females. The village has 1,022 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,335 literate and 2,265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6002,3092,291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)425207218
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,107543564
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population2,3351,350985
Illiterate Population2,2659591,306

Nearby Villages of Sivaram

Sivaram 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)
Veerabommana HalliSouth-East2.63 km
HemavathiWest4.02 km
BasavanahalliEast4.46 km
ThumakunteNorth-East5.00 km
MorubagalSouth5.95 km
ArasikereNorth6.60 km
HalukuruNorth-West6.80 km
MaddeEast6.90 km
DoddabanagereSouth-West6.99 km
NaragondanahalliSouth-West7.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sivaram

Sivaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Sivaram is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Sivaram is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sivaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sivaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sivaram

Where is Sivaram located?

Sivaram village is located in Amarapuram Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sivaram?

Sivaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sivaram?

The pincode of Sivaram is 515286.

What is the population of Sivaram?

Sivaram has a total population of 4,600, including 2,309 males and 2,291 females.

How many households are there in Sivaram?

There are 1,022 households in Sivaram.

What is the literacy rate in Sivaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sivaram is 50.76%. Male literacy is 58.47% and female literacy is 42.99%.