Gollanapalle - Gannavaram, Krishna

Gollanapalle is a village situated in the Gannavaram mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gannavaram and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Gollanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gollanapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gollanapalle is 589230. The village covers a total geographical area of 953 hectares and falls under the 521101 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gollanapalle

As per Census 2011, Gollanapalle village has a total population of 2,707 people, consisting of 1,297 males and 1,410 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 1,013 illiterate residents. Additionally, 489 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gollanapalle are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7071,2971,410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)260136124
Scheduled Castes (SC)489246243
Scheduled Tribes (ST)24915
Literate Population1,694859835
Illiterate Population1,013438575

Nearby Villages of Gollanapalle

Gollanapalle 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)
GopavarapugudemSouth-West1.80 km
ChikkavaramEast2.36 km
KondapavuluruSouth-West2.91 km
VenkatanarasimhapuramSouth3.01 km
ThotapalleNorth3.28 km
BahubalendrunigudemSouth-East4.41 km
KanasanapalleNorth-West4.54 km
VeerapanenigudemEast4.60 km
NarasingapalemNorth-East5.17 km
MetlapalleNorth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gollanapalle

Gollanapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gannavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Vijayawada to Gollanapalle is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Gollanapalle is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gollanapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gollanapalle

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

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

FAQs about Gollanapalle

Where is Gollanapalle located?

Gollanapalle village is located in Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gollanapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Gollanapalle is Gollanapalli.

What is the pincode of Gollanapalle?

The pincode of Gollanapalle is 521101.

What is the population of Gollanapalle?

Gollanapalle has a total population of 2,707, including 1,297 males and 1,410 females.

How many households are there in Gollanapalle?

There are 707 households in Gollanapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Gollanapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gollanapalle is 62.58%. Male literacy is 66.23% and female literacy is 59.22%.