Garida village, Gurla mandal | Pincode 535217

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LGD code: 582861
Pincode: 535217
Post office: Nellimarla
Population: 1,116
Households: 286
Literacy rate: 47.2%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 663
Distance to district centre: 15 km
Distance to mandal centre: 8 km
Distance to Amaravati: 358 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 539 km
Nearest railway station: Gujjangivalasa · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: ESI Hospital · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Garida compares

By population, Garida ranks #26 of 39 villages in Gurla mandal.

Literacy rate

47.2%

+3.6% vs mandal average

Garida47.2%

Gurla mandal43.6%

Vizianagaram district52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

−39 vs mandal average

Garida961

Gurla mandal1,000

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.3 vs mandal average

Garida3.9

Gurla mandal4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Garida at a glance

Garida is a village of 1,116 people in 286 households (Census 2011) in Gurla mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, the 26th-largest of 39 villages in Gurla mandal. Literacy is 47%, 4 points above the mandal average of 44% and the sex ratio is 961 women per 1,000 men. It lies 15 km from the Vizianagaram district centre, 32 km from Jami, the nearest town, 2 km from Gujjangivalasa railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 535217, served by Nellimarla post office; the LGD village code is 582861. The nearest hospital or health centre is ESI Hospital, 8 km away. The village votes in Nellimarla assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi. The population is estimated at 1,215 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Garida · this village	1,116	47%	—
Gorlapeta Jagannadhapuram · Gurla	37	46%	1.3 km SW
Meesalapeta · Gurla	1,079	45%	1.7 km NW
Meesalapeta · Mentada	727	51%	1.7 km NW
Gujjangivalasa · Gurla	1,059	43%	2 km NW
Kella · Gurla	4,957	45%	2.2 km SW
Manyapuripeta · Gurla	631	47%	3.4 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Garida

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIZIANAGARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GARIDA
Total area (ha): 208
Irrigated area (ha): 61.3
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Garida

LGD code: 582861
Pincode: 535217
Post office: Nellimarla
Population (Census 2011): 1,116
Population (projected 2026): 1,215
Households: 286
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 47.2%
Coordinates: 18.22247°N, 83.50453°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Vizianagaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nellimarla
Member of Parliament: Appalanaidu Kalisetti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lokam Naga Madhavi
Block / Mandal: Gurla

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Vizianagaram district level

Then & Now

Garida — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,116

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

1,215

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

286

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,116Census 2011
Households: 286Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2152026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 3,51,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,05,897MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vizianagaram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Garida

Mandal centre

Gurla · ≈ 7.6 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Vizianagaram · ≈ 15 km

≈ 31 min by car · 37 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,732 people

Jami · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 5 min by car · 1 h 17 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati358 kmcapital
Hyderabad539 km
Chennai668 km
Kolkata700 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGujjangivalasa2 km
Bus stopGujjangivalasa Bus Stop2 km
Hospital / PHCESI Hospital8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India14 km
Petrol pumpNayara4 km
CollegeGovernment Medical College14 km
Police station1 Town Police Station16 km

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September 2026

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Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP

Reported by The Times of India.

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Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works

Reported by urbanacres.in.

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High Court of Andhra Pradesh Considers Challenge to Permanent Removal of Sarpanch Under AP Panchayat Raj Act; Natural Justice and Alternative Remedy Examined. The Court Was to Decide Whether Order of District Collector Violated Principles of Natur

Reported by lawtext.in.

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News from Vizianagaram & Andhra Pradesh

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Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP
The Times of India10h ago
Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works
urbanacres.in10h ago
High Court of Andhra Pradesh Considers Challenge to Permanent Removal of Sarpanch Under AP Panchayat Raj Act; Natural Justice and Alternative Remedy Examined. The Court Was to Decide Whether Order of District Collector Violated Principles of Natur
lawtext.in19h ago
Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again
The Hindu21h ago
AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism is necessary to check illegal mining
The New Indian Express21h ago
Centre approves Rs 50,000 interest-free loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh
organiser.org21h ago

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People often ask about Garida

What is the pincode of Garida?

The pincode of Garida, Gurla mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh is 535217. The post office is Nellimarla.

Which post office delivers to Garida?

Mail for Garida is delivered through Nellimarla post office, pincode 535217, in Gurla mandal, Vizianagaram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Garida located?

Garida is a village in Gurla mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Garida as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Garida village has a population of 1,116 across 286 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garida in?

Garida falls under the Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garida in?

Garida falls under the Nellimarla assembly constituency (AC #17) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Garida?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Garida village is 47.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Garida?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Garida village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garida?

12 schemes currently match residents of Garida, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Garida from Vizianagaram district centre?

Garida is approximately 15 km (straight-line) from the centre of Vizianagaram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Garida?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Garida village is 582861.

Which is the nearest town to Garida?

Jami (population 12,732, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 32 km from Garida in a straight line.

How big is Garida compared to other villages in Gurla mandal?

Garida ranks 26 of 39 villages in Gurla mandal by Census 2011 population (1,116 residents).

How far is Garida from Amaravati?

Garida is about 358 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 466 km.

How far is Garida from Hyderabad?

Garida is about 539 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 701 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Garida?

Gujjangivalasa is the nearest railway station to Garida, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Garida?

Gujjangivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Garida, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garida?

ESI Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garida, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Garida?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Garida, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Garida?

Nayara is the nearest petrol pump to Garida, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Garida?

Garida falls under Nellimarla assembly constituency (AC 17). The sitting MLA is Lokam Naga Madhavi (JSP).

Who is the MP for Garida?

Garida is in Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Appalanaidu Kalisetti (TDP).

What is the population of Garida in 2026?

Garida is estimated at 1,215 people in 2026, up about 9% from 1,116 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Garida in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Garida in Vizianagaram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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High Court of Andhra Pradesh Considers Challenge to Permanent Removal of Sarpanch Under AP Panchayat Raj Act; Natural Justice and Alternative Remedy Examined. The Court Was to Decide Whether Order of District Collector Violated Principles of Natur

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People often ask about Garida

What is the pincode of Garida?

Which post office delivers to Garida?

In which district is Garida located?

What is the population of Garida as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garida in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Garida in?

What is the literacy rate in Garida?

What is the sex ratio in Garida?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Garida?

How far is Garida from Vizianagaram district centre?

What is the LGD code of Garida?

Which is the nearest town to Garida?

How big is Garida compared to other villages in Gurla mandal?

How far is Garida from Amaravati?

How far is Garida from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Garida?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Garida?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Garida?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Garida?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Garida?

Who is the MLA of Garida?

Who is the MP for Garida?

What is the population of Garida in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Garida in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Garida — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Garida on the mapగరిడ

Latest posts

Rayalaseema records 39% rain deficit as monsoon set to exit AP

Palle Panduga 3.0: Andhra Launches Rs 11,085-Crore Rural Works

High Court of Andhra Pradesh Considers Challenge to Permanent Removal of Sarpanch Under AP Panchayat Raj Act; Natural Justice and Alternative Remedy Examined. The Court Was to Decide Whether Order of District Collector Violated Principles of Natur

Notable persons of Garida

Open jobs in Garida

Upcoming events

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)