Ganivada - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Ganivada is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Ganivada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganivada is 583056. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 535161 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ganivada

As per Census 2011, Ganivada village has a total population of 2,633 people, consisting of 1,330 males and 1,303 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,528 literate and 1,105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganivada

Ganivada 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 Ganivada

Ganivada 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 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Ganivada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Ganivada is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganivada

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

Health Facilities in Ganivada

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

FAQs about Ganivada