Tilaru - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Tilaru is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tilaru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilaru is 581082. The village covers a total geographical area of 461 hectares and falls under the 532474 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Tilaru

According to the 2011 Census, Tilaru village had a total population of 3,145 people, including 1,629 males and 1,516 females, living in 768 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.04%, with male literacy at 69.47% and female literacy at 43.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1451,6291,516
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289155134
Scheduled Castes (SC)284146138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251510
Literate Population1,6291,024605
Illiterate Population1,516605911

Nearby Villages of Tilaru

Tilaru 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)
NarasingupalleSouth1.58 km
NarayanavalasaWest1.98 km
RavipaduSouth-West2.14 km
RegulapaduNorth-East2.43 km
YetturallapaduEast2.49 km
ChinadugamWest2.51 km
PeddabammidiSouth-East2.56 km
SowdamNorth2.77 km
VandradaSouth2.82 km
LingalavalasaNorth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilaru

Tilaru 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 131.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Tilaru is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Tilaru is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilaru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tilaru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tilaru

Where is Tilaru located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tilaru?

Tilaru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tilaru?

The pincode of Tilaru is 532474.

What is the population of Tilaru?

Tilaru had a total population of 3,145, including 1,629 males and 1,516 females.

How many households are there in Tilaru?

Tilaru had 768 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tilaru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilaru was 57.04%. Male literacy was 69.47% and female literacy was 43.78%.