Chantada - Paderu, Alluri Sitharama Raju
Chantada is a village situated in the Paderu mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Paderu and around 106 km from Visakhapatnam. Vanthalamamidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chantada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chantada is 584793. The village falls under the 531024 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Chantada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chantada
Chantada 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Varukaru | West | 1.69 km |
| Godugula | East | 2.19 km |
| Puttarajupadu | North | 2.83 km |
| Vankachinta | South-West | 3.49 km |
| Ganjigedda | North-East | 4.21 km |
| 14 Mile Stone | West | 4.50 km |
| Vantipaka | North | 4.51 km |
| Vanji Bathi | South-East | 4.53 km |
| Tiyyagedda | West | 5.80 km |
| Tatiparthi | South | 6.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chantada
Chantada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gorapur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Chantada is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Chantada is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chantada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chantada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chantada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chantada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chantada
Where is Chantada located?
Chantada village is located in Paderu Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chantada?
The Gram Panchayat of Chantada is Vanthalamamidi.
What is the pincode of Chantada?
The pincode of Chantada is 531024.