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

As per Census 2011, Gurandi village has a total population of 2,252 people, consisting of 1,129 males and 1,123 females. The village has 555 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,238 literate and 1,014 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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