Gotivada - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Gotivada is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gotivada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotivada is 581132. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gotivada

As per Census 2011, Gotivada village has a total population of 1,495 people, consisting of 767 males and 728 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 691 literate and 804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotivada

Gotivada 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 Gotivada

Gotivada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Gotivada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gotivada is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotivada

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

Health Facilities in Gotivada

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

FAQs about Gotivada