Gurandi - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Gurandi is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gurandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurandi is 580123. The village covers a total geographical area of 648 hectares and falls under the 532459 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Gurandi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurandi village had a total population of 2,252 people, including 1,129 males and 1,123 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.23%, with male literacy at 72.20% and female literacy at 50.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurandi

Gurandi 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 Gurandi

Gurandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Gurandi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gurandi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurandi

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

Health Facilities in Gurandi

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

FAQs about Gurandi