Kogira - Roddam, Sri Sathya Sai

Kogira is a village situated in the Roddam mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Roddam and around 83 km from Anantapur. Kambalapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kogira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kogira is 595332. The village covers a total geographical area of 3322 hectares and falls under the 515123 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Kogira

As per Census 2011, Kogira village has a total population of 4,376 people, consisting of 2,250 males and 2,126 females. The village has 1,012 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,219 literate and 2,157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 757 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3762,2502,126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408201207
Scheduled Castes (SC)757400357
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19087103
Literate Population2,2191,354865
Illiterate Population2,1578961,261

Nearby Villages of Kogira

Kogira 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)
BokkasampalleSouth-East4.07 km
HussainpuraNorth-West4.30 km
VenkatapuramSouth5.50 km
ThurakalapatnamSouth6.17 km
ObulapuramSouth-East6.24 km
GondipalleEast6.34 km
R.locharlaSouth-West6.63 km
Ryapte (ryaade)North-West6.77 km
JakkalacheruvuWest6.94 km
BucharlaWest7.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kogira

Kogira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Kogira is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Kogira is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kogira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kogira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kogira 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 Kogira

Where is Kogira located?

Kogira village is located in Roddam Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kogira?

The Gram Panchayat of Kogira is Kambalapalli.

What is the pincode of Kogira?

The pincode of Kogira is 515123.

What is the population of Kogira?

Kogira has a total population of 4,376, including 2,250 males and 2,126 females.

How many households are there in Kogira?

There are 1,012 households in Kogira.

What is the literacy rate in Kogira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kogira is 50.71%. Male literacy is 60.18% and female literacy is 40.69%.