Vandra - Burja, Srikakulam
Vandra is a village situated in the Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burja and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Allena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vandra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vandra is 581201. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 532445 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Vandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Vandra
Vandra 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kilantra | South-East | 0.58 km |
| Yetivoddupartha | North-West | 0.88 km |
| Purli | West | 1.13 km |
| Lakkupuram | North-East | 1.17 km |
| Gangabhagiradhi Puram | South-East | 1.35 km |
| Donkalapartha | North | 1.67 km |
| Allena | South-East | 1.73 km |
| Palavalasa | North-East | 1.74 km |
| Marripadu | North-East | 2.27 km |
| Komera | South | 2.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Vandra
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Vandra. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Vandra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vandra is about 30 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 Vandra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vandra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Vandra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vandra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Vandra
Where is Vandra located?
Vandra village is located in Burja Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vandra?
The Gram Panchayat of Vandra is Allena.
What is the pincode of Vandra?
The pincode of Vandra is 532445.