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

According to the 2011 Census, Gijaba village had a total population of 1,450 people, including 739 males and 711 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.66%, with male literacy at 68.83% and female literacy at 43.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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