Chinadugam - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Chinadugam is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Chinadugam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinadugam is 581142. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 532474 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chinadugam

According to the 2011 Census, Chinadugam village had a total population of 969 people, including 480 males and 489 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 64.49% and female literacy at 40.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinadugam

Chinadugam 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 Chinadugam

Chinadugam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Chinadugam is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Chinadugam is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinadugam

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

Health Facilities in Chinadugam

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

FAQs about Chinadugam