Mekava - Seethampeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Mekava is a village situated in the Seethampeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Seethampeta and around 70 km from Srikakulam. Donubhai serves as the Grama Panchayat for Mekava village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mekava is 579964. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 532460 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Mekava

According to the 2011 Census, Mekava village had a total population of 121 people, including 54 males and 67 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,241 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.51%, with male literacy at 63.83% and female literacy at 35.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Mekava

Mekava 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 Mekava

Mekava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Mekava is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Mekava is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mekava

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

Health Facilities in Mekava

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

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