Kommara - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Kommara is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Jalli Kommara serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kommara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kommara is 588567. The village covers a total geographical area of 707 hectares and falls under the 534134 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kommara

According to the 2011 Census, Kommara village had a total population of 3,260 people, including 1,669 males and 1,591 females, living in 891 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.97%, with male literacy at 73.67% and female literacy at 70.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population3,2601,6691,591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270142128
Scheduled Castes (SC)266137129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population2,1521,1251,027
Illiterate Population1,108544564

Nearby Villages of Kommara

Kommara 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)
VelagapalleSouth-West1.16 km
ParimellaNorth-East2.05 km
VaradarajapuramSouth2.28 km
ValluruSouth-East2.60 km
GanapavaramSouth-West2.64 km
VakapalleEast2.98 km
JagannadhapuramWest3.38 km
KothapalleSouth3.41 km
VeereswarapuramEast3.43 km
Padamara VipparruNorth-West3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kommara

Kommara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Kommara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kommara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kommara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kommara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kommara

Where is Kommara located?

Kommara village is located in Ganapavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kommara?

The Grama Panchayat of Kommara is Jalli Kommara.

What is the pincode of Kommara?

The pincode of Kommara is 534134.

What is the population of Kommara?

Kommara had a total population of 3,260, including 1,669 males and 1,591 females.

How many households are there in Kommara?

Kommara had 891 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kommara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kommara was 71.97%. Male literacy was 73.67% and female literacy was 70.20%.