Ardhavaram - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Ardhavaram is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Ardhavaram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ardhavaram is 588571. The village covers a total geographical area of 841 hectares and falls under the 534197 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ardhavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Ardhavaram village had a total population of 3,627 people, including 1,815 males and 1,812 females, living in 1,031 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 74.37% and female literacy at 71.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ardhavaram

Ardhavaram 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 Ardhavaram

Ardhavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manchili, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Ardhavaram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Ardhavaram is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ardhavaram

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

Health Facilities in Ardhavaram

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

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