Gangada - Balijipeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Gangada is a village situated in the Balijipeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Balijipeta and around 75 km from Vizianagaram. Gangada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangada is 582307. The village covers a total geographical area of 1013 hectares and falls under the 535557 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gangada

According to the 2011 Census, Gangada village had a total population of 3,183 people, including 1,551 males and 1,632 females, living in 807 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.49%, with male literacy at 59.84% and female literacy at 37.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangada

Gangada 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 Gangada

Gangada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Gangada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gangada is about 75 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 Gangada

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

Health Facilities in Gangada

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

FAQs about Gangada