Kalavacherla - Gurla, Vizianagaram

Kalavacherla is a village situated in the Gurla mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurla and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kalavacharla serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kalavacherla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavacherla is 582852. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 535220 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalavacherla

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavacherla village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 605 males and 469 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 775 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.29%, with male literacy at 81.49% and female literacy at 45.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,074605469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014358
Scheduled Castes (SC)220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)440
Literate Population645458187
Illiterate Population429147282

Nearby Villages of Kalavacherla

Kalavacherla 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)
GoshadaNorth-East1.42 km
KotagandreduNorth-West1.55 km
GurlaSouth-East1.69 km
Nandigama AltipalemSouth2.18 km
ChinthalapetaWest2.23 km
GarikapetaSouth-West2.83 km
Moidavijayaram PuramSouth-West3.03 km
AnandapuramNorth-West3.17 km
NakkalapetaNorth-West3.30 km
Gorlapeta JagannadhapuramEast3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalavacherla

Kalavacherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nellimaria, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Kalavacherla is about 18 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 Kalavacherla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kalavacherla

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

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

FAQs about Kalavacherla

Where is Kalavacherla located?

Kalavacherla village is located in Gurla Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kalavacherla?

The Grama Panchayat of Kalavacherla is Kalavacharla.

What is the pincode of Kalavacherla?

The pincode of Kalavacherla is 535220.

What is the population of Kalavacherla?

Kalavacherla had a total population of 1,074, including 605 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Kalavacherla?

Kalavacherla had 240 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalavacherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalavacherla was 66.29%. Male literacy was 81.49% and female literacy was 45.50%.