Kurmavaram - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Kurmavaram 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 31 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Rangapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurmavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurmavaram is 583053. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 535161 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Kurmavaram

As per Census 2011, Kurmavaram village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 164 males and 143 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 143 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurmavaram

Kurmavaram 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 Kurmavaram

Kurmavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakkavarapukota, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Kurmavaram is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kurmavaram is about 31 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 Kurmavaram

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

Health Facilities in Kurmavaram

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

FAQs about Kurmavaram