Kandivalasa - Komarada, Parvathipuram Manyam

Kandivalasa is a village situated in the Komarada mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Komarada and around 106 km from Vizianagaram. Kummarighunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandivalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandivalasa is 581798. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 535521 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kandivalasa

As per Census 2011, Kandivalasa village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 214 males and 225 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population439214225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391821
Scheduled Castes (SC)884345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412120
Literate Population245140105
Illiterate Population19474120

Nearby Villages of Kandivalasa

Kandivalasa 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)
SundarapuramSouth-East1.70 km
PedanissankapuramSouth1.73 km
KummariguntaEast1.73 km
KambavalasaNorth-West1.82 km
KonavalasaSouth-West1.95 km
DangabhadraSouth-West2.71 km
AnkullavalasaSouth-East2.75 km
ChinapanukuvalasaNorth-East2.99 km
NandapuramSouth3.26 km
SominaiduvalasaEast3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandivalasa

Kandivalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Kandivalasa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kandivalasa is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandivalasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Kandivalasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandivalasa 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 >10 km

FAQs about Kandivalasa

Where is Kandivalasa located?

Kandivalasa village is located in Komarada Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandivalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kandivalasa is Kummarighunta.

What is the pincode of Kandivalasa?

The pincode of Kandivalasa is 535521.

What is the population of Kandivalasa?

Kandivalasa has a total population of 439, including 214 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Kandivalasa?

There are 121 households in Kandivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Kandivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandivalasa is 55.81%. Male literacy is 65.42% and female literacy is 46.67%.