Ardhannapalem - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Ardhannapalem is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kottavalasa serves as the Grama Panchayat for Ardhannapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ardhannapalem is 583076. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Ardhannapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Ardhannapalem village had a total population of 2,390 people, including 1,201 males and 1,189 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.81%, with male literacy at 74.98% and female literacy at 52.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Ardhannapalem

Ardhannapalem 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 Ardhannapalem

Ardhannapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantakapalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Ardhannapalem is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Ardhannapalem is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ardhannapalem

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

Health Facilities in Ardhannapalem

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

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