Naruva - Ranastalam, Srikakulam

Naruva is a village situated in the Ranastalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranastalam and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Naruva village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naruva is 581682. The village covers a total geographical area of 771 hectares and falls under the 532409 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Naruva

According to the 2011 Census, Naruva village had a total population of 2,194 people, including 1,094 males and 1,100 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.58%, with male literacy at 52.66% and female literacy at 36.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Naruva

Naruva 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 Naruva

Naruva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gujjangivalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Naruva is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Naruva is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naruva

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

Health Facilities in Naruva

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

FAQs about Naruva