Gangarajapuram - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Gangarajapuram is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gangarajapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangarajapuram is 580179. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Parlakimidi(orissa) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gangarajapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Gangarajapuram village had a total population of 2,379 people, including 1,320 males and 1,059 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.89%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 45.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangarajapuram

Gangarajapuram 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 Gangarajapuram

Gangarajapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi(orissa) to Gangarajapuram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gangarajapuram is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangarajapuram

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

Health Facilities in Gangarajapuram

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

FAQs about Gangarajapuram