Gopannavalasa - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Gopannavalasa is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Somalingapuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gopannavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopannavalasa is 582620. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Gopannavalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Gopannavalasa village had a total population of 1,091 people, including 549 males and 542 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.97%, with male literacy at 68.41% and female literacy at 45.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopannavalasa

Gopannavalasa 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 Gopannavalasa

Gopannavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chipurupalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Gopannavalasa is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopannavalasa

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

Health Facilities in Gopannavalasa

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

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