Pakivalasa - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Pakivalasa is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kurudu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakivalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakivalasa is 581060. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pakivalasa

As per Census 2011, Pakivalasa village has a total population of 2,166 people, consisting of 1,076 males and 1,090 females. The village has 550 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 984 literate and 1,182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1661,0761,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233110123
Scheduled Castes (SC)630321309
Literate Population984573411
Illiterate Population1,182503679

Nearby Villages of Pakivalasa

Pakivalasa 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)
KannevalasaNorth-East1.32 km
KistupuramWest1.72 km
CheepurlapaduEast2.33 km
KotabommaliSouth2.36 km
KothapetaSouth-West2.39 km
KuruduNorth2.71 km
TharlipetaNorth-East2.96 km
AkkayyavalasaSouth-West3.47 km
GunjilovaSouth3.56 km
KapugodeyavalasaEast3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pakivalasa

Pakivalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotabommali, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pakivalasa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pakivalasa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakivalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pakivalasa

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

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

FAQs about Pakivalasa

Where is Pakivalasa located?

Pakivalasa village is located in Kotabommali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pakivalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakivalasa is Kurudu.

What is the pincode of Pakivalasa?

The pincode of Pakivalasa is 532195.

What is the population of Pakivalasa?

Pakivalasa has a total population of 2,166, including 1,076 males and 1,090 females.

How many households are there in Pakivalasa?

There are 550 households in Pakivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Pakivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakivalasa is 45.43%. Male literacy is 53.25% and female literacy is 37.71%.