Kudama - Jiyyammavalasa, Parvathipuram Manyam

Kudama is a village situated in the Jiyyammavalasa mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Jiyyammavalasa and around 107 km from Vizianagaram. Kudama village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudama is 582082. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 535525 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kudama

According to the 2011 Census, Kudama village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,095 males and 1,091 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.80%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 54.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1861,0951,091
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218111107
Scheduled Castes (SC)1859491
Scheduled Tribes (ST)216102114
Literate Population1,295761534
Illiterate Population891334557

Nearby Villages of Kudama

Kudama 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)
GadabavalasaWest1.77 km
SinganapuramNorth-West1.79 km
KundaratiruvadaSouth-East1.85 km
GowripuramSouth-West1.94 km
TummalavalasaNorth2.16 km
Lakshmipuram (near) ParajapaduNorth-East2.36 km
SivaramarajapuramNorth-West2.59 km
ChintalabelagamNorth2.85 km
ThotapalleWest3.15 km
PippalabadraEast3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kudama

Kudama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram Tn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 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 Parvathipuram to Kudama is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kudama is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudama

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kudama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kudama

Where is Kudama located?

Kudama village is located in Jiyyammavalasa Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kudama?

Kudama is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kudama?

The pincode of Kudama is 535525.

What is the population of Kudama?

Kudama had a total population of 2,186, including 1,095 males and 1,091 females.

How many households are there in Kudama?

Kudama had 566 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kudama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kudama was 65.80%. Male literacy was 77.34% and female literacy was 54.27%.