Kadumu - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Kadumu is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kadumu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadumu is 580092. The village covers a total geographical area of 505 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kadumu

According to the 2011 Census, Kadumu village had a total population of 2,359 people, including 1,265 males and 1,094 females, living in 621 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.22%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 39.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadumu

Kadumu 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 Kadumu

Kadumu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Kadumu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kadumu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadumu

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

Health Facilities in Kadumu

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

FAQs about Kadumu