Gorlapeta - Nellimarla, Vizianagaram

Gorlapeta is a village situated in the Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nellimarla and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Gorlepeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorlapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorlapeta is 583141. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 535218 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gorlapeta

As per Census 2011, Gorlapeta village has a total population of 966 people, consisting of 481 males and 485 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population966481485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)994257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1468
Literate Population463277186
Illiterate Population503204299

Nearby Villages of Gorlapeta

Gorlapeta 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)
SeetharamunipetaSouth1.33 km
ManyapuripetaNorth2.40 km
RamathirthamEast2.41 km
SolipisomarajupetaNorth-West2.51 km
KoradapetaSouth2.68 km
DannanapetaSouth-East3.00 km
KellaNorth3.48 km
DamarasingiEast3.49 km
SaripalleSouth4.04 km
GurlaNorth-West4.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gorlapeta

Gorlapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nellimaria, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Gorlapeta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorlapeta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gorlapeta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gorlapeta

Where is Gorlapeta located?

Gorlapeta village is located in Nellimarla Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gorlapeta?

The Gram Panchayat of Gorlapeta is Gorlepeta.

What is the pincode of Gorlapeta?

The pincode of Gorlapeta is 535218.

What is the population of Gorlapeta?

Gorlapeta has a total population of 966, including 481 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Gorlapeta?

There are 232 households in Gorlapeta.

What is the literacy rate in Gorlapeta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorlapeta is 47.93%. Male literacy is 57.59% and female literacy is 38.35%.