Karakavalasa - Gantyada, Vizianagaram

Karakavalasa is a village situated in the Gantyada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gantyada and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Ramavaram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Karakavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakavalasa is 582947. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 535215 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Karakavalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Karakavalasa village had a total population of 1,413 people, including 697 males and 716 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.92%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 58.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Karakavalasa

Karakavalasa 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 Karakavalasa

Karakavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vizianagram Jn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Karakavalasa is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Karakavalasa is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karakavalasa

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

Health Facilities in Karakavalasa

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

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