Darivada - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Darivada is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Darivada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darivada is 581117. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Darivada

According to the 2011 Census, Darivada village had a total population of 929 people, including 466 males and 463 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.83%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 54.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Darivada

Darivada 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 Darivada

Darivada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Darivada is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Darivada is about 34 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 Darivada

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

Health Facilities in Darivada

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

FAQs about Darivada