Tekkalipadu - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Tekkalipadu is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tekkalipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekkalipadu is 581143. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 532421 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Tekkalipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Tekkalipadu village had a total population of 1,462 people, including 714 males and 748 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.70%, with male literacy at 59.20% and female literacy at 38.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekkalipadu

Tekkalipadu 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 Tekkalipadu

Tekkalipadu 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 128.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Tekkalipadu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Tekkalipadu is about 24 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 Tekkalipadu

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

Health Facilities in Tekkalipadu

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

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