Gotlur - Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai

Gotlur is a village situated in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Dharmavaram and around 35 km from Anantapur. Gotluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotlur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotlur is 595154. The village covers a total geographical area of 3382 hectares and falls under the 515672 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gotlur

According to the 2011 Census, Gotlur village had a total population of 8,876 people, including 4,559 males and 4,317 females, living in 2,292 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.53%, with male literacy at 66.47% and female literacy at 48.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gotlur

Gotlur 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 Gotlur

Gotlur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharmavaram Jn, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Gotlur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gotlur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotlur

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

Health Facilities in Gotlur

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

FAQs about Gotlur