Kothalam - Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai

Kothalam is a village situated in the Madakasira mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Madakasira and around 127 km from Anantapur. Chandakacherla serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kothalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothalam is 595351. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 515301 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kothalam

According to the 2011 Census, Kothalam village had a total population of 350 people, including 166 males and 184 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothalam

Kothalam 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 Kothalam

Kothalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rangepalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Kothalam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Kothalam is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothalam

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

Health Facilities in Kothalam

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

FAQs about Kothalam