Gowkanapalle - Nambulapulakunta, Sri Sathya Sai

Gowkanapalle is a village situated in the Nambulapulakunta mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Nambulipulikunta and around 122 km from Anantapur. Eastnadimpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gowkanapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gowkanapalle is 595227. The village covers a total geographical area of 2399 hectares and falls under the 515581 pincode. Kadiri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gowkanapalle

As per Census 2011, Gowkanapalle village has a total population of 3,958 people, consisting of 2,062 males and 1,896 females. The village has 967 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 452 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,947 literate and 2,011 illiterate residents. Additionally, 534 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gowkanapalle

Gowkanapalle 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 Gowkanapalle

Gowkanapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadiri, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadiri to Gowkanapalle is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gowkanapalle 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 Gowkanapalle

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

Health Facilities in Gowkanapalle

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

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