Goraganamudi - Palacoderu, West Godavari

Goraganamudi is a village situated in the Palacoderu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palacoderu and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Goraganamudi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goraganamudi is 588634. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 534244 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Goraganamudi

According to the 2011 Census, Goraganamudi village had a total population of 2,122 people, including 1,069 males and 1,053 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 80.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Goraganamudi

Goraganamudi 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 Goraganamudi

Goraganamudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pennada Agraharam, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Goraganamudi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Goraganamudi is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goraganamudi

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

Health Facilities in Goraganamudi

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

FAQs about Goraganamudi