Jagannadhavalasa - Ganguvarisigadam, Srikakulam

Jagannadhavalasa is a village situated in the Ganguvarisigadam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.sigadam and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Jagannadhavalasa village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannadhavalasa is 581342. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 532148 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Jagannadhavalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannadhavalasa village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 658 males and 672 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.73%, with male literacy at 53.41% and female literacy at 38.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannadhavalasa

Jagannadhavalasa 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 Jagannadhavalasa

Jagannadhavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Jagannadhavalasa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Jagannadhavalasa is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannadhavalasa

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

Health Facilities in Jagannadhavalasa

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

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