Jillunda - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Jillunda is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Mundala serves as the Grama Panchayat for Jillunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jillunda is 580393. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jillunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jillunda village had a total population of 525 people, including 267 males and 258 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 67.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Jillunda

Jillunda 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 Jillunda

Jillunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Jillunda is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Jillunda is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jillunda

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

Health Facilities in Jillunda

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

FAQs about Jillunda