Dulla - Kadiam, East Godavari

Dulla is a village situated in the Kadiam mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadiam and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Dulla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dulla is 587555. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 533234 pincode. Mandapeta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dulla

As per Census 2011, Dulla village has a total population of 8,133 people, consisting of 4,101 males and 4,032 females. The village has 2,398 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 801 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,714 literate and 3,419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,1334,1014,032
Child Population (0–6 yrs)801447354
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,296628668
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422220
Literate Population4,7142,4802,234
Illiterate Population3,4191,6211,798

Nearby Villages of Dulla

Dulla 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadikiWest2.18 km
MuramandaNorth2.66 km
ChoppelaSouth2.71 km
NarsipudiSouth-East2.94 km
YedithaEast3.48 km
DamireddipalleNorth-West3.85 km
BaduguvanilankaWest4.14 km
NavabpetaSouth-East4.17 km
VeeravaramNorth-West4.50 km
ModukuruSouth-East5.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dulla

Dulla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadiyan, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandapeta to Dulla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Dulla is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dulla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dulla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dulla

Where is Dulla located?

Dulla village is located in Kadiam Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dulla?

Dulla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dulla?

The pincode of Dulla is 533234.

What is the population of Dulla?

Dulla has a total population of 8,133, including 4,101 males and 4,032 females.

How many households are there in Dulla?

There are 2,398 households in Dulla.

What is the literacy rate in Dulla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dulla is 57.96%. Male literacy is 60.47% and female literacy is 55.41%.