Gangavaram - Seetharamapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Gangavaram is a village situated in the Seetharamapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seetharamapuram and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Balayapalle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangavaram is 591618. The village covers a total geographical area of 1124 hectares and falls under the 524310 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Gangavaram

As per Census 2011, Gangavaram village has a total population of 1,402 people, consisting of 720 males and 682 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 612 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,402720682
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488860
Scheduled Castes (SC)612314298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211011
Literate Population813494319
Illiterate Population589226363

Nearby Villages of Gangavaram

Gangavaram 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)
BalayapalleSouth-East2.12 km
AyyavaripalleWest2.19 km
DevarajusurayapalleSouth-West2.68 km
DevisettipalleNorth-West2.97 km
JayapuramNorth-West3.13 km
SingareddipalleWest3.40 km
BasinenipalleSouth-East4.16 km
DevammacheruvuSouth-West5.50 km
MaramreddipalleNorth-West5.81 km
Padamati RompidodlaSouth-East5.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangavaram

Gangavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Giddalur, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Gangavaram is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Gangavaram is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangavaram

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

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

Health Facilities in Gangavaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gangavaram

Where is Gangavaram located?

Gangavaram village is located in Seetharamapuram Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangavaram?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangavaram is Balayapalle.

What is the pincode of Gangavaram?

The pincode of Gangavaram is 524310.

What is the population of Gangavaram?

Gangavaram has a total population of 1,402, including 720 males and 682 females.

How many households are there in Gangavaram?

There are 356 households in Gangavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Gangavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangavaram is 57.99%. Male literacy is 68.61% and female literacy is 46.77%.