Lingalavalasa - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Lingalavalasa is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Challavanipeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingalavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingalavalasa is 581118. The village covers a total geographical area of 722 hectares and falls under the 532474 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Lingalavalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Lingalavalasa village had a total population of 4,553 people, including 2,252 males and 2,301 females, living in 1,171 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.91%, with male literacy at 70.04% and female literacy at 50.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,5532,2522,301
Child Population (0–6 yrs)437239198
Scheduled Castes (SC)241117124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19712
Literate Population2,4661,4101,056
Illiterate Population2,0878421,245

Nearby Villages of Lingalavalasa

Lingalavalasa 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)
NarayanavalasaSouth1.23 km
RanaWest1.64 km
DarivadaNorth1.87 km
ChinadugamSouth2.30 km
SowdamNorth-East2.33 km
AnandapuramNorth-East2.55 km
TilaruSouth-East2.85 km
PeddadugamSouth-West2.90 km
RavipaduSouth3.11 km
GoliyaputtiWest3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lingalavalasa

Lingalavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Lingalavalasa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Lingalavalasa is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingalavalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lingalavalasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lingalavalasa 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Lingalavalasa

Where is Lingalavalasa located?

Lingalavalasa village is located in Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lingalavalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Lingalavalasa is Challavanipeta.

What is the pincode of Lingalavalasa?

The pincode of Lingalavalasa is 532474.

What is the population of Lingalavalasa?

Lingalavalasa had a total population of 4,553, including 2,252 males and 2,301 females.

How many households are there in Lingalavalasa?

Lingalavalasa had 1,171 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lingalavalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lingalavalasa was 59.91%. Male literacy was 70.04% and female literacy was 50.21%.