Yekkala - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Yekkala is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Yekkala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yekkala is 580396. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Yekkala

According to the 2011 Census, Yekkala village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 736 males and 843 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.93%, with male literacy at 71.85% and female literacy at 47.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Yekkala

Yekkala 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 Yekkala

Yekkala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 147.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Yekkala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Yekkala is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yekkala

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

Health Facilities in Yekkala

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

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