Arasada - Balijipeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Arasada is a village situated in the Balijipeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Balijipeta and around 73 km from Vizianagaram. Arasada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arasada is 582285. The village covers a total geographical area of 1101 hectares and falls under the 535557 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Arasada

As per Census 2011, Arasada village has a total population of 3,019 people, consisting of 1,473 males and 1,546 females. The village has 805 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 1,556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0191,4731,546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294141153
Scheduled Castes (SC)323150173
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472720
Literate Population1,463888575
Illiterate Population1,556585971

Nearby Villages of Arasada

Arasada 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)
SivarampuramSouth-West1.98 km
Panukuvalasa (near) ArasadaWest2.54 km
AjjadaNorth2.61 km
MuragadamNorth-East2.68 km
ChellimpetaSouth-East2.88 km
PadamayavalasaEast3.02 km
ChakarapalleEast3.19 km
BadevalasaSouth-West3.33 km
ChinankalamWest3.34 km
PedankalamNorth-West3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arasada

Arasada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Arasada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Arasada is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arasada

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

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

Health Facilities in Arasada

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

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

FAQs about Arasada

Where is Arasada located?

Arasada village is located in Balijipeta Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arasada?

Arasada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Arasada?

The pincode of Arasada is 535557.

What is the population of Arasada?

Arasada has a total population of 3,019, including 1,473 males and 1,546 females.

How many households are there in Arasada?

There are 805 households in Arasada.

What is the literacy rate in Arasada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arasada is 48.46%. Male literacy is 60.29% and female literacy is 37.19%.