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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Garuvuguntakhandrika village had a total population of 572 people, including 275 males and 297 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.80%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 80.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

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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