Gurrapuvalasa - Salur, Parvathipuram Manyam

Gurrapuvalasa is a village situated in the Salur mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Salur and around 64 km from Vizianagaram. Karadavalasa serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gurrapuvalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurrapuvalasa is 582408. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 535591 pincode. Salur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Gurrapuvalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Gurrapuvalasa village had a total population of 538 people, including 265 males and 273 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.68%, with male literacy at 66.53% and female literacy at 32.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 521.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurrapuvalasa

Gurrapuvalasa 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 Gurrapuvalasa

Gurrapuvalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salur to Gurrapuvalasa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gurrapuvalasa is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurrapuvalasa

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

Health Facilities in Gurrapuvalasa

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

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