Gandhavaram - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Gandhavaram is a village situated in the Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmanabham and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Gandavaram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gandhavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhavaram is 586122. The village covers a total geographical area of 811 hectares and falls under the 531219 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gandhavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhavaram village had a total population of 2,464 people, including 1,239 males and 1,225 females, living in 650 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 63.53% and female literacy at 44.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhavaram

Gandhavaram 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 Gandhavaram

Gandhavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alamanda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Gandhavaram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Gandhavaram is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhavaram

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

Health Facilities in Gandhavaram

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

FAQs about Gandhavaram