Velusoda - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Velusoda is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pagodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velusoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velusoda is 581122. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Velusoda

As per Census 2011, Velusoda village has a total population of 343 people, consisting of 178 males and 165 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 159 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Velusoda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Velusoda

Velusoda 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 Velusoda

Velusoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Velusoda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Velusoda 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 Velusoda

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

Health Facilities in Velusoda

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

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