Nowthala - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Nowthala is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Maluva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nowthala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nowthala is 580914. The village covers a total geographical area of 932 hectares and falls under the 532214 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nowthala

According to the 2011 Census, Nowthala village had a total population of 2,245 people, including 1,117 males and 1,128 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 65.35% and female literacy at 42.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Nowthala

Nowthala 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 Nowthala

Nowthala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Nowthala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nowthala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nowthala

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

Health Facilities in Nowthala

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

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