Valluru - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Valluru is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Valluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valluru is 588574. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 534197 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Valluru

As per Census 2011, Valluru village has a total population of 1,423 people, consisting of 734 males and 689 females. The village has 400 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,423734689
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166353
Scheduled Castes (SC)361186175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population1,059552507
Illiterate Population364182182

Nearby Villages of Valluru

Valluru 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)
VeereswarapuramEast1.06 km
VakapalleNorth1.79 km
MuggulaSouth2.01 km
AgraharagopavaramEast2.03 km
KommaraNorth-West2.60 km
Cherukuganuma AgraharamNorth-East2.76 km
VelagapalleWest2.88 km
VaradarajapuramSouth-West3.00 km
ParimellaNorth-West3.13 km
ArdhavaramSouth3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Valluru

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Valluru. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Valluru is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Valluru is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valluru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Valluru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Valluru 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 Valluru

Where is Valluru located?

Valluru village is located in Ganapavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Valluru?

Valluru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Valluru?

The pincode of Valluru is 534197.

What is the population of Valluru?

Valluru has a total population of 1,423, including 734 males and 689 females.

How many households are there in Valluru?

There are 400 households in Valluru.

What is the literacy rate in Valluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Valluru is 74.42%. Male literacy is 75.20% and female literacy is 73.58%.