Tholukharja - Gummalakshmipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Tholukharja is a village situated in the Gummalakshmipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Gummalakshmipuram and around 154 km from Vizianagaram. Iridi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tholukharja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tholukharja is 581858. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 535523 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Tholukharja

As per Census 2011, Tholukharja village has a total population of 191 people, consisting of 95 males and 96 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1919596
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1889395
Literate Population895633
Illiterate Population1023963

Nearby Villages of Tholukharja

Tholukharja 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)
GowdugudaSouth0.99 km
MangalapuramNorth1.09 km
SirasaramWest1.33 km
LumbesuSouth-West1.38 km
LappitiWest1.75 km
MulajammuSouth-West2.19 km
ChappagudaNorth-East2.32 km
IridiEast2.44 km
PedakharjaNorth-East2.44 km
RayagandaNorth2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tholukharja

Tholukharja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 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 Parvathipuram to Tholukharja is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Tholukharja is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tholukharja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tholukharja

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

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

FAQs about Tholukharja

Where is Tholukharja located?

Tholukharja village is located in Gummalakshmipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tholukharja?

The Gram Panchayat of Tholukharja is Iridi.

What is the pincode of Tholukharja?

The pincode of Tholukharja is 535523.

What is the population of Tholukharja?

Tholukharja has a total population of 191, including 95 males and 96 females.

How many households are there in Tholukharja?

There are 56 households in Tholukharja.

What is the literacy rate in Tholukharja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tholukharja is 46.60%. Male literacy is 58.95% and female literacy is 34.38%.