Gangapuram - Parvathipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Gangapuram is a village situated in the Parvathipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Parvatipuram and around 88 km from Vizianagaram. Gangapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapuram is 582151. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 535522 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gangapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapuram village had a total population of 657 people, including 318 males and 339 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.36%, with male literacy at 65.54% and female literacy at 49.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapuram

Gangapuram 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 Gangapuram

Gangapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narsipuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Gangapuram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gangapuram 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 Gangapuram

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

Health Facilities in Gangapuram

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

FAQs about Gangapuram