Garudabhadra - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Garudabhadra is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 86 km from Srikakulam. Garudabhadra village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garudabhadra is 580535. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Garudabhadra

According to the 2011 Census, Garudabhadra village had a total population of 646 people, including 295 males and 351 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Garudabhadra

Garudabhadra 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 Garudabhadra

Garudabhadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, 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 Garudabhadra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Garudabhadra is about 86 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 Garudabhadra

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

Health Facilities in Garudabhadra

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

FAQs about Garudabhadra