Guravam - Rajam, Vizianagaram

Guravam is a village situated in the Rajam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Rajam and around 43 km from Srikakulam. Guravam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guravam is 581313. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Guravam

According to the 2011 Census, Guravam village had a total population of 3,083 people, including 1,454 males and 1,629 females, living in 724 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.11%, with male literacy at 62.24% and female literacy at 46.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Guravam

Guravam 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 Guravam

Guravam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Guravam is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Guravam 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 Guravam

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

Health Facilities in Guravam

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

FAQs about Guravam