Jangalapadu - Burja, Srikakulam

Jangalapadu is a village situated in the Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Jangalapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalapadu is 581232. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 532445 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jangalapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalapadu village had a total population of 167 people, including 80 males and 87 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.03%, with male literacy at 50.77% and female literacy at 34.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangalapadu

Jangalapadu 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 Jangalapadu

Jangalapadu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Jangalapadu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Jangalapadu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangalapadu

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

Health Facilities in Jangalapadu

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

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