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Chowdavaram Village

Chowdavaram is an inhabited village in Bhadrachalam Mandal of Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 579053, the Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 300 households and the reported area is 1,036 hectares. The local references include Chowdavaram and Venkatareddipeta Gram Panchayat, Bhadrachalam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palwancha at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Chowdavaram is a village in Bhadrachalam Mandal, Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 579053 and 981 people in 300 households.
Village Code579053
Population981
Households300
Area1,036 hectares
Nearest TownPalwancha

Key Village Facts

Village
Chowdavaram
Census Village Code
579053
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Khammam
District Census Code
541
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhadrachalam
Sub-district Census Code
04730
CD Block
Bhadrachalam
Gram Panchayat
Chowdavaram and Venkatareddipeta
Households
300
Population
981
Male Population
465
Female Population
516
Sex Ratio
1,109.68
Area
1,036 hectares
Area
10.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Palwancha
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
507111
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chowdavaram at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 981 people, 1,036 hectares of reported area and Palwancha as the nearest town reference for Chowdavaram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKhammam
CD BlockBhadrachalam
Gram PanchayatCHOWDAVARAM&VENKATAREDDIPETA
  • Chowdavaram falls under Bhadrachalam Mandal in Khammam district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 579053.
  • The record lists 981 people living in 300 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,036 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palwancha.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density94.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share23.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.72%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share38.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chowdavaram in the official administrative record. Census village code 579053, Chowdavaram and Venkatareddipeta Gram Panchayat and Bhadrachalam CD Block.

State Census Code
28
District Census Code
541
Sub-district Census Code
04730
Village Census Code
579053
CD Block Code
0405
CD Block Name
Bhadrachalam
Gram Panchayat Name
Chowdavaram and Venkatareddipeta

Location and Distance

Palwancha is the nearest town listed for Chowdavaram, about 42 km away. Khammam is listed as the district headquarters at about 135 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhadrachalam
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Khammam
Distance from District Headquarter
135 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palwancha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Palwancha
Distance within State/UT
42 km
Nearest Town
Palwancha
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
1,036 hectares
Area
10.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 300 households, with 465 male residents and 516 female residents. The average household size is 3.27, and SC share is 23.65% and ST share is 11.72% for Chowdavaram. Population density works out to about 94.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
300
Total Population
981
Male Population
465
Female Population
516
Sex Ratio
1,109.68
Average Household Size
3.27
SC Population
232
SC Male Population
98
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
23.65
ST Population
115
ST Male Population
58
ST Female Population
57
ST Population Share
11.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chowdavaram list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chowdavaram include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
600.4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chowdavaram include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chowdavaram include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chowdavaram is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chowdavaram show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Chillies, net sown area is 176.3 hectares and irrigated land is 67.8 hectares (38.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chillies
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
259.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
176.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
108.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
67.8
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
67.8 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chowdavaram village located?

Chowdavaram is in Bhadrachalam Mandal of Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chowdavaram village in?

Chowdavaram village is in Khammam district.

Which state is Chowdavaram village in?

Chowdavaram village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is Chowdavaram under?

Chowdavaram comes under Bhadrachalam Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chowdavaram?

The Census village code of Chowdavaram is 579053.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chowdavaram under?

Chowdavaram is listed under CHOWDAVARAM&VENKATAREDDIPETA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhadrachalam.

What is the population of Chowdavaram village?

The village record lists 981 people and 300 households for Chowdavaram.

How many households are in Chowdavaram village?

The village record lists 300 households for Chowdavaram.

What is the male and female population of Chowdavaram?

The record lists 465 male residents and 516 female residents for Chowdavaram.

What is the sex ratio of Chowdavaram village?

The sex ratio of Chowdavaram is 1,109.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chowdavaram village?

The reported geographical area of Chowdavaram is 1,036 hectares.

What is the population density of Chowdavaram village?

The approximate population density of Chowdavaram is 94.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chowdavaram?

The nearest town listed for Chowdavaram is Palwancha, about 42 km away.

How far is Chowdavaram from the district headquarters?

Chowdavaram is about 135 km from Khammam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chowdavaram from the sub-district headquarters?

Chowdavaram is about 12 km from Bhadrachalam, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chowdavaram?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chowdavaram.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chowdavaram?

For Chowdavaram, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Cotton and Chillies, net sown area is 176.3 hectares and irrigated land is 67.8 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chowdavaram.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.