Sowdam - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Sowdam is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sowdam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sowdam is 581080. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sowdam

According to the 2011 Census, Sowdam village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 658 males and 628 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.56%, with male literacy at 65.36% and female literacy at 41.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Sowdam

Sowdam 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 Sowdam

Sowdam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Sowdam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Sowdam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sowdam

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

Health Facilities in Sowdam

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

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