Gangachollapenta - Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram

Gangachollapenta is a village situated in the Gajapathinagaram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gajapathinagaram and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Gangacholapenta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangachollapenta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangachollapenta is 582734. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 535270 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gangachollapenta

According to the 2011 Census, Gangachollapenta village had a total population of 2,647 people, including 1,324 males and 1,323 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.55%, with male literacy at 61.60% and female literacy at 43.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangachollapenta

Gangachollapenta 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 Gangachollapenta

Gangachollapenta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gajapatinagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Gangachollapenta is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangachollapenta

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

Health Facilities in Gangachollapenta

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

FAQs about Gangachollapenta