Gijaba - Garugubilli, Parvathipuram Manyam

Gijaba is a village situated in the Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Garugubilli and around 98 km from Vizianagaram. Gijaba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijaba is 582098. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 535463 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gijaba

As per Census 2011, Gijaba village has a total population of 1,450 people, consisting of 739 males and 711 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,450739711
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286266
Scheduled Castes (SC)432221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221210
Literate Population749466283
Illiterate Population701273428

Nearby Villages of Gijaba

Gijaba 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)
BasangiNorth-East1.34 km
MarkondaputtiSouth-West1.67 km
ThotapalleSouth1.71 km
GunanupuramNorth-West2.03 km
SivaramarajapuramEast2.04 km
MokhasaharipuramNorth2.29 km
GangammavalasaNorth-East2.65 km
SinganapuramEast2.68 km
GadabavalasaSouth-East2.79 km
NimmalapaduNorth2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gijaba

Gijaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram Tn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Gijaba is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gijaba is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gijaba

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

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

Health Facilities in Gijaba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gijaba

Where is Gijaba located?

Gijaba village is located in Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gijaba?

Gijaba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gijaba?

The pincode of Gijaba is 535463.

What is the population of Gijaba?

Gijaba has a total population of 1,450, including 739 males and 711 females.

How many households are there in Gijaba?

There are 345 households in Gijaba.

What is the literacy rate in Gijaba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gijaba is 51.66%. Male literacy is 63.06% and female literacy is 39.80%.