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

As per Census 2011, Sowdam village has a total population of 1,286 people, consisting of 658 males and 628 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,286658628
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1347262
Scheduled Castes (SC)1848797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population617383234
Illiterate Population669275394

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnandapuramNorth0.83 km
RegulapaduSouth-East1.52 km
LingalavalasaSouth-West2.33 km
DarivadaNorth-West2.41 km
ViswanadhapuramNorth-East2.63 km
TilaruSouth2.77 km
NarayanavalasaSouth-West2.80 km
DuppalapaduSouth-East2.83 km
JonankiNorth-West3.49 km
TalatariyaNorth3.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sowdam

Where is Sowdam located?

Sowdam village is located in Kotabommali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sowdam?

Sowdam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sowdam?

The pincode of Sowdam is 532432.

What is the population of Sowdam?

Sowdam has a total population of 1,286, including 658 males and 628 females.

How many households are there in Sowdam?

There are 322 households in Sowdam.

What is the literacy rate in Sowdam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sowdam is 47.98%. Male literacy is 58.21% and female literacy is 37.26%.