Gidijala - Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam

Gidijala is a village situated in the Anandapuram mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandapuram and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Gidijala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidijala is 586095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1222 hectares and falls under the 531173 pincode. Bheemunipatnam is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gidijala

According to the 2011 Census, Gidijala village had a total population of 3,849 people, including 1,985 males and 1,864 females, living in 915 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.53%, with male literacy at 57.89% and female literacy at 42.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidijala

Gidijala 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 Gidijala

Gidijala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kottavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bheemunipatnam to Gidijala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Gidijala is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidijala

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

Health Facilities in Gidijala

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

FAQs about Gidijala