Garlapadu - Hiramandalam, Srikakulam

Garlapadu is a village situated in the Hiramandalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiramandalam and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garlapadu is 580715. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 532459 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Garlapadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Garlapadu

As per Census 2011, Garlapadu village has a total population of 1,868 people, consisting of 967 males and 901 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 867 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,868967901
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22112398
Scheduled Castes (SC)387190197
Literate Population1,001584417
Illiterate Population867383484

Nearby Villages of Garlapadu

Garlapadu 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)
DugarajapuramSouth-West0.57 km
ChinnakollivalasaEast1.31 km
GottipalleSouth1.89 km
TulagamNorth-East1.96 km
AnthiliSouth-West2.15 km
KommuvalasaSouth-East2.21 km
PadaliNorth2.23 km
VenkampetaSouth-East2.42 km
ThaimambapuramSouth2.77 km
NarendrapuramSouth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garlapadu

The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Garlapadu is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Garlapadu

Where is Garlapadu located?

Garlapadu village is located in Hiramandalam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the pincode of Garlapadu?

The pincode of Garlapadu is 532459.

What is the population of Garlapadu?

Garlapadu has a total population of 1,868, including 967 males and 901 females.

How many households are there in Garlapadu?

There are 551 households in Garlapadu.

What is the literacy rate in Garlapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garlapadu is 53.59%. Male literacy is 60.39% and female literacy is 46.28%.