Dusi - Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam

Dusi is a village situated in the Amadalavalasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amadalavalasa and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Dusi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dusi is 581408. The village covers a total geographical area of 641 hectares and falls under the 532484 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dusi

As per Census 2011, Dusi village has a total population of 2,539 people, consisting of 1,251 males and 1,288 females. The village has 747 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,575 literate and 964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5391,2511,288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)207107100
Scheduled Castes (SC)1808694
Literate Population1,575908667
Illiterate Population964343621

Nearby Villages of Dusi

Dusi 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)
KalivaramNorth1.88 km
BelamamWest1.90 km
VanjangiEast2.26 km
BoddepalleSouth-West2.30 km
SinguruSouth2.51 km
ModallavalasaSouth-West2.64 km
KanugulavalasaNorth-East2.69 km
RagolupetaSouth-East2.89 km
GandreduNorth-West3.39 km
VakalavalasaEast3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dusi

Dusi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dusi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Amadalavalasa to Dusi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Dusi is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dusi

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

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

Health Facilities in Dusi

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

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

FAQs about Dusi

Where is Dusi located?

Dusi village is located in Amadalavalasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dusi?

Dusi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dusi?

The pincode of Dusi is 532484.

What is the population of Dusi?

Dusi has a total population of 2,539, including 1,251 males and 1,288 females.

How many households are there in Dusi?

There are 747 households in Dusi.

What is the literacy rate in Dusi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dusi is 62.03%. Male literacy is 72.58% and female literacy is 51.79%.