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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Gangapuram village has a total population of 657 people, consisting of 318 males and 339 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 347 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population657318339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522230
Scheduled Castes (SC)572730
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362016
Literate Population347194153
Illiterate Population310124186

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KoreNorth-West1.62 km
KavitibhadraSouth-West1.67 km
SrirangarajapuramSouth1.89 km
NissankapuramNorth-East2.31 km
DoggavanimulagaSouth-West2.92 km
TallaburidiSouth-West3.12 km
AdduruvalasaNorth-East3.42 km
PedabondapalleSouth-East3.44 km
MulagaWest3.73 km
AppandoravalasaNorth3.80 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gangapuram

Where is Gangapuram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gangapuram?

Gangapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gangapuram?

The pincode of Gangapuram is 535522.

What is the population of Gangapuram?

Gangapuram has a total population of 657, including 318 males and 339 females.

How many households are there in Gangapuram?

There are 153 households in Gangapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Gangapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangapuram is 52.82%. Male literacy is 61.01% and female literacy is 45.13%.