Kovanur - Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram, Tirupati

Kovanur is a village situated in the Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from K.v.b.puram and around 124 km from Chittoor. Bairaju Kandriga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kovanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kovanur is 595970. The village covers a total geographical area of 822 hectares and falls under the 517643 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kovanur

According to the 2011 Census, Kovanur village had a total population of 1,721 people, including 883 males and 838 females, living in 441 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.49%, with male literacy at 71.26% and female literacy at 49.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 932, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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 Population1,721883838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238128110
Scheduled Castes (SC)932477455
Scheduled Tribes (ST)348181167
Literate Population897538359
Illiterate Population824345479

Nearby Villages of Kovanur

Kovanur 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)
Angeri CheruvuSouth-East2.13 km
Gnanamamba Puram @ P.khandrigaNorth2.41 km
KanchanapalleNorth-East3.04 km
GuntipeduEast3.14 km
ThimmasamudramSouth3.44 km
ChittathurNorth4.22 km
SivanadhapalemNorth-West4.43 km
SrikrishnapuramNorth-East4.50 km
RagiguntaSouth4.60 km
BonupalleNorth-East4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kovanur

Kovanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sri Kalahasti, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Kovanur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kovanur is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kovanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kovanur

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

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

FAQs about Kovanur

Where is Kovanur located?

Kovanur village is located in Kumara Venkata Bhupala Puram Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kovanur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kovanur is Bairaju Kandriga.

What is the pincode of Kovanur?

The pincode of Kovanur is 517643.

What is the population of Kovanur?

Kovanur had a total population of 1,721, including 883 males and 838 females.

How many households are there in Kovanur?

Kovanur had 441 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kovanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kovanur was 60.49%. Male literacy was 71.26% and female literacy was 49.31%.