Vanduva - Veeraghattam, Parvathipuram Manyam

Vanduva is a village situated in the Veeraghattam mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Veeraghattam and around 50 km from Srikakulam. Vanduva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanduva is 579942. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 532460 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Vanduva

As per Census 2011, Vanduva village has a total population of 2,302 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,149 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,213 literate and 1,089 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3021,1531,149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)237120117
Scheduled Castes (SC)344172172
Scheduled Tribes (ST)794237
Literate Population1,213727486
Illiterate Population1,089426663

Nearby Villages of Vanduva

Vanduva 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)
BodlapaduNorth1.75 km
NavagamSouth-East1.76 km
AvalangiNorth-East1.87 km
AdaruSouth-West2.14 km
PotliEast2.42 km
TudiWest2.54 km
DeppivalasaSouth-West2.66 km
RegulapaduNorth-West2.87 km
TettangiSouth2.90 km
DuggiSouth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vanduva

Vanduva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Vanduva is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vanduva 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 Vanduva

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vanduva

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

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

FAQs about Vanduva

Where is Vanduva located?

Vanduva village is located in Veeraghattam Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vanduva?

Vanduva is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vanduva?

The pincode of Vanduva is 532460.

What is the population of Vanduva?

Vanduva has a total population of 2,302, including 1,153 males and 1,149 females.

How many households are there in Vanduva?

There are 593 households in Vanduva.

What is the literacy rate in Vanduva?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vanduva is 52.69%. Male literacy is 63.05% and female literacy is 42.30%.