Goteru - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Goteru is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Goteru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goteru is 588655. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 534217 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Goteru

According to the 2011 Census, Goteru village had a total population of 2,254 people, including 1,125 males and 1,129 females, living in 646 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.87%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 76.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Goteru

Goteru 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 Goteru

Goteru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Goteru is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Goteru is about 82 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 Goteru

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

Health Facilities in Goteru

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

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