Garuvuguntakhandrika - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Garuvuguntakhandrika is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Eletipadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garuvuguntakhandrika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garuvuguntakhandrika is 588665. The village covers a total geographical area of 7 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Garuvuguntakhandrika

As per Census 2011, Garuvuguntakhandrika village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 275 males and 297 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garuvuguntakhandrika

Garuvuguntakhandrika 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 Garuvuguntakhandrika

Garuvuguntakhandrika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Garuvuguntakhandrika is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Garuvuguntakhandrika 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 Garuvuguntakhandrika

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

Health Facilities in Garuvuguntakhandrika

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

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