Uravakonda

Uravakonda is a census town in Anantapur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Uravakonda mandal in Anantapur revenue division. The town is a constituent of urban agglomeration.GeographyUravakonda is located at. It has an average elevation of 459 metres (1505 feet).DemographicsIndia census, Uravakonda had a population of 41,865. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Uravakonda has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 50%. In Uravakonda, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Nearest town is Guntakal.Uravakonda is well connected to district headquarters Anantapur (52 km) and to other close by towns Bellary (Karnataka, 55 km), Guntakal by road.EducationThe primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.