Gadivuru - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Gadivuru is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 88 km from Srikakulam. Garudabhadra serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gadivuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadivuru is 580536. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gadivuru

According to the 2011 Census, Gadivuru village had a total population of 831 people, including 405 males and 426 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.63%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadivuru

Gadivuru 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 Gadivuru

Gadivuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 158.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Gadivuru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gadivuru is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadivuru

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

Health Facilities in Gadivuru

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

FAQs about Gadivuru