Narayanapuram Village - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Narayanapuram is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Narayanapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanapuram is 580373. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 532242 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Narayanapuram

As per Census 2011, Narayanapuram village has a total population of 1,431 people, consisting of 727 males and 704 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 866 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,431 727 704
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 165 96 69
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 4 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 1 1
Literate Population 866 501 365
Illiterate Population 565 226 339

Nearby Villages of Narayanapuram

Narayanapuram 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BanjarukesupuramSouth1.01 km
HaripuramNorth1.37 km
RanganadhapuramNorth-West1.54 km
KothakamalapuramWest1.74 km
AllimerakaWest2.31 km
AmbugamNorth-East2.40 km
Pathakamala PuramWest2.49 km
BaligamNorth2.54 km
KuntikotaNorth-West2.76 km
BhinnalaNorth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayanapuram

Narayanapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 155.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Narayanapuram is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Narayanapuram is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Narayanapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Narayanapuram

Where is Narayanapuram located?

Narayanapuram village is located in Mandasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narayanapuram?

Narayanapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narayanapuram?

The pincode of Narayanapuram is 532242.

What is the population of Narayanapuram?

Narayanapuram has a total population of 1,431, including 727 males and 704 females.

How many households are there in Narayanapuram?

There are 360 households in Narayanapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Narayanapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayanapuram is 60.52%. Male literacy is 68.91% and female literacy is 51.85%.