Gottivalasa - Garugubilli, Parvathipuram Manyam

Gottivalasa is a village situated in the Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Garugubilli and around 94 km from Vizianagaram. Gottivalasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gottivalasa is 582109. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 535463 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gottivalasa

As per Census 2011, Gottivalasa village has a total population of 1,951 people, consisting of 980 males and 971 females. The village has 503 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,084 literate and 867 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,951980971
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1758491
Scheduled Castes (SC)1427369
Literate Population1,084671413
Illiterate Population867309558

Nearby Villages of Gottivalasa

Gottivalasa 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)
SambannavalasaNorth1.44 km
PolinaiduvalasaSouth1.69 km
SivvamSouth-East1.79 km
MarupentaNorth-West2.37 km
ChilakamEast2.43 km
GarugubilliSouth-West2.71 km
UddavoluWest2.95 km
HikkimvalasaSouth-West3.11 km
PedduruSouth-West3.28 km
NaguruNorth-East3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gottivalasa

Gottivalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Gottivalasa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gottivalasa is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gottivalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gottivalasa

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

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

FAQs about Gottivalasa

Where is Gottivalasa located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gottivalasa?

Gottivalasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gottivalasa?

The pincode of Gottivalasa is 535463.

What is the population of Gottivalasa?

Gottivalasa has a total population of 1,951, including 980 males and 971 females.

How many households are there in Gottivalasa?

There are 503 households in Gottivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Gottivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gottivalasa is 55.56%. Male literacy is 68.47% and female literacy is 42.53%.