Gangubudi - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Gangubudi is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Gangubudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangubudi is 583047. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gangubudi

As per Census 2011, Gangubudi village has a total population of 1,396 people, consisting of 734 males and 662 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,396734662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226062
Scheduled Castes (SC)856025
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population885536349
Illiterate Population511198313

Nearby Villages of Gangubudi

Gangubudi 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)
GajapathinagarmSouth-West1.04 km
UttarapalleSouth-East1.09 km
MalliveeduNorth1.91 km
RayapurajupetaSouth2.16 km
ChinnipalemEast2.45 km
SreerampuramWest2.58 km
RelligavirammapetaNorth-West2.74 km
DathiSouth-East2.85 km
TamarapalleSouth-West3.00 km
NarapamSouth-West3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangubudi

Gangubudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallividu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Gangubudi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Gangubudi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangubudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gangubudi

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

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

FAQs about Gangubudi

Where is Gangubudi located?

Gangubudi village is located in Lakkavarapukota Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangubudi?

Gangubudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gangubudi?

The pincode of Gangubudi is 535183.

What is the population of Gangubudi?

Gangubudi has a total population of 1,396, including 734 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Gangubudi?

There are 337 households in Gangubudi.

What is the literacy rate in Gangubudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangubudi is 63.40%. Male literacy is 73.02% and female literacy is 52.72%.