Gontuvanipalem - Addateegala, Polavaram

Gontuvanipalem is a village situated in the Addateegala mandal of Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Addateegala and around 62 km from Kakinada. Gontuvanipalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gontuvanipalem is 586875. The village covers a total geographical area of 1021 hectares and falls under the 533429 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gontuvanipalem

As per Census 2011, Gontuvanipalem village has a total population of 2,541 people, consisting of 1,263 males and 1,278 females. The village has 718 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,263 literate and 1,278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 850 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gontuvanipalem

Gontuvanipalem 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 Gontuvanipalem

Gontuvanipalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Gontuvanipalem is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Gontuvanipalem is about 62 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 Gontuvanipalem

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

Health Facilities in Gontuvanipalem

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

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