Kotasirlam - Ramabhadrapuram, Vizianagaram

Kotasirlam is a village situated in the Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramabhadrapuram and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kotasirlam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotasirlam is 582521. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 535579 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kotasirlam

According to the 2011 Census, Kotasirlam village had a total population of 2,083 people, including 1,025 males and 1,058 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.25%, with male literacy at 54.09% and female literacy at 36.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotasirlam

Kotasirlam 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 Kotasirlam

Kotasirlam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Kotasirlam is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kotasirlam is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotasirlam

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

Health Facilities in Kotasirlam

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

FAQs about Kotasirlam