Gajarayunivalasa - Badangi, Vizianagaram

Gajarayunivalasa is a village situated in the Badangi mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Gajarayunivalasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajarayunivalasa is 582545. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 535578 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gajarayunivalasa

As per Census 2011, Gajarayunivalasa village has a total population of 2,124 people, consisting of 1,071 males and 1,053 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,092 literate and 1,032 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1241,0711,053
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225122103
Scheduled Castes (SC)1486
Literate Population1,092654438
Illiterate Population1,032417615

Nearby Villages of Gajarayunivalasa

Gajarayunivalasa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gangannapalavalasa @ TatavaripalavalasaNorth-West0.81 km
TentuvalasaNorth-East1.16 km
KondapalavalasaNorth-West1.62 km
PedapalleEast1.79 km
KamannavalasaNorth-East1.94 km
PindrangivalasaSouth-East2.10 km
LakshmipuramNorth-East2.20 km
ArikatotaSouth-West2.41 km
NaiduvalasaNorth-West2.60 km
DonkinivalasaEast2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajarayunivalasa

Gajarayunivalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Gajarayunivalasa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gajarayunivalasa is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajarayunivalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gajarayunivalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gajarayunivalasa

Where is Gajarayunivalasa located?

Gajarayunivalasa village is located in Badangi Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajarayunivalasa?

Gajarayunivalasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gajarayunivalasa?

The pincode of Gajarayunivalasa is 535578.

What is the population of Gajarayunivalasa?

Gajarayunivalasa has a total population of 2,124, including 1,071 males and 1,053 females.

How many households are there in Gajarayunivalasa?

There are 494 households in Gajarayunivalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Gajarayunivalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajarayunivalasa is 51.41%. Male literacy is 61.06% and female literacy is 41.60%.