Gollapuram - Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai

Gollapuram is a village situated in the Hindupur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Hindupur and around 117 km from Anantapur. Gollapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gollapuram is 595567. The village covers a total geographical area of 1249 hectares and falls under the 515211 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gollapuram

As per Census 2011, Gollapuram village has a total population of 2,625 people, consisting of 1,355 males and 1,270 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,545 literate and 1,080 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6251,3551,270
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260139121
Scheduled Castes (SC)657341316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1024854
Literate Population1,545919626
Illiterate Population1,080436644

Nearby Villages of Gollapuram

Gollapuram 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)
HuchodanahalliSouth-East2.64 km
MyalyaEast2.64 km
ThumukuntaWest2.75 km
KudumalakunteSouth-West2.99 km
HunasenahalliNorth-East3.23 km
DevarapalleNorth-West3.52 km
DoddakurugoduSouth-West4.42 km
NasakuntahalliSouth-East4.52 km
GowdasandraSouth4.58 km
VelapiSouth-East4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gollapuram

Gollapuram 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 46.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Gollapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gollapuram is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gollapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gollapuram

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

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

FAQs about Gollapuram

Where is Gollapuram located?

Gollapuram village is located in Hindupur Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gollapuram?

Gollapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gollapuram?

The pincode of Gollapuram is 515211.

What is the population of Gollapuram?

Gollapuram has a total population of 2,625, including 1,355 males and 1,270 females.

How many households are there in Gollapuram?

There are 621 households in Gollapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Gollapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gollapuram is 58.86%. Male literacy is 67.82% and female literacy is 49.29%.