Donguruvalasa - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Donguruvalasa is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kasimdora Valasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donguruvalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donguruvalasa is 582336. The village covers a total geographical area of 579 hectares and falls under the 535559 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Donguruvalasa

As per Census 2011, Donguruvalasa village has a total population of 496 people, consisting of 241 males and 255 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population496241255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)487237250
Literate Population1548470
Illiterate Population342157185

Nearby Villages of Donguruvalasa

Donguruvalasa 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)
BhubandavalasaSouth-West1.56 km
NarayanappavalasaSouth-East2.18 km
GollapetaSouth-West2.76 km
KasidoravalasaWest3.11 km
AppalarajupetaSouth3.42 km
Gorla SeetharampuramSouth-East3.79 km
Chitrakota BoddavalasaNorth3.85 km
BhavanipuramSouth-West4.18 km
Vijayarampuram (near) MettavalasaSouth-East4.23 km
ParadhiSouth4.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Donguruvalasa

Donguruvalasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Donguruvalasa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Donguruvalasa is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donguruvalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Donguruvalasa

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

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

FAQs about Donguruvalasa

Where is Donguruvalasa located?

Donguruvalasa village is located in Bobbili Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Donguruvalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Donguruvalasa is Kasimdora Valasa.

What is the pincode of Donguruvalasa?

The pincode of Donguruvalasa is 535559.

What is the population of Donguruvalasa?

Donguruvalasa has a total population of 496, including 241 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Donguruvalasa?

There are 136 households in Donguruvalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Donguruvalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Donguruvalasa is 31.05%. Male literacy is 34.85% and female literacy is 27.45%.