Govindapuram - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Govindapuram is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 80 km from Srikakulam. Govindapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindapuram is 580559. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Govindapuram

As per Census 2011, Govindapuram village has a total population of 1,621 people, consisting of 760 males and 861 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 1,132 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,042 literate and 579 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindapuram

Govindapuram 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 Govindapuram

Govindapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Govindapuram is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Govindapuram is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindapuram

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

Health Facilities in Govindapuram

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

FAQs about Govindapuram