Kotturu - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Kotturu is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kodaddapanasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotturu is 580941. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 532426 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kotturu

As per Census 2011, Kotturu village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 638 males and 644 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotturu

Kotturu 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 Kotturu

Kotturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Temburu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Kotturu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kotturu is about 43 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 Kotturu

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

Health Facilities in Kotturu

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

FAQs about Kotturu