Lovarkhandi - Makkuva, Parvathipuram Manyam

Lovarkhandi is a village situated in the Makkuva mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Makkuva and around 88 km from Vizianagaram. D-sirlam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lovarkhandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lovarkhandi is 582200. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 535527 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Lovarkhandi

As per Census 2011, Lovarkhandi village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 140 males and 142 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population282140142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268134134
Literate Population714130
Illiterate Population21199112

Nearby Villages of Lovarkhandi

Lovarkhandi 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)
GopalapuramSouth1.10 km
SirlamEast1.57 km
DabbagaddaWest1.77 km
TurumamidiSouth2.10 km
LakshmipuramNorth2.15 km
VijayarampuramNorth-West2.29 km
BangaruvalasaSouth-West2.71 km
JammadivalasaEast2.72 km
VenkatabhyripuramSouth-East2.98 km
KothavalasaEast3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lovarkhandi

Lovarkhandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Bobbili to Lovarkhandi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Lovarkhandi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lovarkhandi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lovarkhandi 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 Lovarkhandi

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

Where is Lovarkhandi located?

Lovarkhandi village is located in Makkuva Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lovarkhandi?

The Gram Panchayat of Lovarkhandi is D-sirlam.

What is the pincode of Lovarkhandi?

The pincode of Lovarkhandi is 535527.

What is the population of Lovarkhandi?

Lovarkhandi has a total population of 282, including 140 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Lovarkhandi?

There are 73 households in Lovarkhandi.

What is the literacy rate in Lovarkhandi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lovarkhandi is 25.18%. Male literacy is 29.29% and female literacy is 21.13%.