Mandapam - Sankhavaram, Kakinada

Mandapam is a village situated in the Sankhavaram mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Sankhavaram and around 50 km from Kakinada. Mandapam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandapam is 587041. The village covers a total geographical area of 1770 hectares and falls under the 533406 pincode. Tuni is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Mandapam

As per Census 2011, Mandapam village has a total population of 3,678 people, consisting of 1,845 males and 1,833 females. The village has 975 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 451 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,506 literate and 2,172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 775 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 598 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandapam

Mandapam 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 Mandapam

Mandapam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Annavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tuni to Mandapam is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Mandapam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandapam

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

Health Facilities in Mandapam

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

FAQs about Mandapam