Gotlam - Bondapalli, Vizianagaram

Gotlam is a village situated in the Bondapalli mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Bondapalle and around 7 km from Vizianagaram. Gotlam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotlam is 582901. The village covers a total geographical area of 606 hectares and falls under the 535003 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gotlam

According to the 2011 Census, Gotlam village had a total population of 3,598 people, including 1,773 males and 1,825 females, living in 877 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.99%, with male literacy at 62.12% and female literacy at 46.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotlam

Gotlam 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 Gotlam

Gotlam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garudubilli, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Gotlam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gotlam is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotlam

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

Health Facilities in Gotlam

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

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