Kunayavalasa - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Kunayavalasa is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kunayavalasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunayavalasa is 582582. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 535124 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kunayavalasa

As per Census 2011, Kunayavalasa village has a total population of 2,288 people, consisting of 1,161 males and 1,127 females. The village has 613 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,110 literate and 1,178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2881,1611,127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256141115
Scheduled Castes (SC)506260246
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1327359
Literate Population1,110667443
Illiterate Population1,178494684

Nearby Villages of Kunayavalasa

Kunayavalasa 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)
JannivalasaEast2.35 km
AkulakattaWest2.38 km
VadadaNorth2.57 km
PuligummiSouth-West3.32 km
UttaravilliSouth-East3.36 km
KotipalleNorth-West3.60 km
SyamayavalasaSouth3.88 km
Venkampeta @ KummaripetaEast3.95 km
GangannapaduNorth-East3.96 km
GudepuvalasaNorth-West4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunayavalasa

Kunayavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Kunayavalasa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kunayavalasa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunayavalasa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kunayavalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kunayavalasa

Where is Kunayavalasa located?

Kunayavalasa village is located in Therlam Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunayavalasa?

Kunayavalasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kunayavalasa?

The pincode of Kunayavalasa is 535124.

What is the population of Kunayavalasa?

Kunayavalasa has a total population of 2,288, including 1,161 males and 1,127 females.

How many households are there in Kunayavalasa?

There are 613 households in Kunayavalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Kunayavalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunayavalasa is 48.51%. Male literacy is 57.45% and female literacy is 39.31%.