Gollapalem - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Gollapalem is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Loharibanda serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gollapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gollapalem is 580371. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 532263 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gollapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Gollapalem village had a total population of 632 people, including 318 males and 314 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.84%, with male literacy at 70.71% and female literacy at 44.73%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gollapalem

Gollapalem 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 Gollapalem

Gollapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 157.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Gollapalem is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gollapalem is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gollapalem

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

Health Facilities in Gollapalem

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

FAQs about Gollapalem