Kousalyapuram - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Kousalyapuram is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kowsalyapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kousalyapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kousalyapuram is 580094. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kousalyapuram

As per Census 2011, Kousalyapuram village has a total population of 960 people, consisting of 489 males and 471 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kousalyapuram

Kousalyapuram 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 Kousalyapuram

Kousalyapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Kousalyapuram is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kousalyapuram is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kousalyapuram

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

Health Facilities in Kousalyapuram

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

FAQs about Kousalyapuram