Chowlur - Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai

Chowlur is a village situated in the Hindupur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Hindupur and around 122 km from Anantapur. Chowlur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowlur is 595565. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109 hectares and falls under the 515211 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chowlur

According to the 2011 Census, Chowlur village had a total population of 6,038 people, including 3,023 males and 3,015 females, living in 1,429 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.66%, with male literacy at 74.03% and female literacy at 57.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 922.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowlur

Chowlur 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 Chowlur

Chowlur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Chowlur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Chowlur is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowlur

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

Health Facilities in Chowlur

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

FAQs about Chowlur