Kandulapadam - Salur, Parvathipuram Manyam

Kandulapadam is a village situated in the Salur mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Salur and around 72 km from Vizianagaram. Kandulapadam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandulapadam is 582398. The village covers a total geographical area of 829 hectares and falls under the 535593 pincode. Salur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kandulapadam

As per Census 2011, Kandulapadam village has a total population of 1,269 people, consisting of 612 males and 657 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 643 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,269612657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1356570
Scheduled Castes (SC)239120119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643304339
Literate Population556298258
Illiterate Population713314399

Nearby Villages of Kandulapadam

Kandulapadam 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)
Donkalavelaga ValasaNorth1.59 km
Teenusamantha ValasaWest2.00 km
AnnamrajuvalasaEast2.00 km
ButalakarrivalasaSouth2.50 km
KottuparuvuNorth-West2.80 km
MucherlavalasaEast2.92 km
ThonamWest3.21 km
MavudiNorth-East3.54 km
MaripalleSouth-West3.54 km
Pandirimamidi ValasaSouth-East3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kandulapadam

Kandulapadam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salur to Kandulapadam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kandulapadam is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandulapadam

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

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

Health Facilities in Kandulapadam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandulapadam 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 >10 km

FAQs about Kandulapadam

Where is Kandulapadam located?

Kandulapadam village is located in Salur Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kandulapadam?

Kandulapadam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kandulapadam?

The pincode of Kandulapadam is 535593.

What is the population of Kandulapadam?

Kandulapadam has a total population of 1,269, including 612 males and 657 females.

How many households are there in Kandulapadam?

There are 331 households in Kandulapadam.

What is the literacy rate in Kandulapadam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kandulapadam is 43.81%. Male literacy is 48.69% and female literacy is 39.27%.