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

As per Census 2011, Kadumu village has a total population of 2,359 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,094 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,198 literate and 1,161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3591,2651,094
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228122106
Scheduled Castes (SC)744368376
Literate Population1,198808390
Illiterate Population1,161457704

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VenkatapurNorth1.53 km
BaladaEast1.65 km
NilapurNorth-East1.84 km
KidigamNorth-West1.91 km
SirusuvadaSouth2.18 km
ApalanaidupettaNorth-East2.46 km
GokulaNorth-East2.71 km
KoratamNorth2.78 km
SanyasipettaNorth-West2.80 km
KonduruEast2.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kadumu

Where is Kadumu located?

Kadumu village is located in Kothuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadumu?

Kadumu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadumu?

The pincode of Kadumu is 532457.

What is the population of Kadumu?

Kadumu has a total population of 2,359, including 1,265 males and 1,094 females.

How many households are there in Kadumu?

There are 621 households in Kadumu.

What is the literacy rate in Kadumu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadumu is 50.78%. Male literacy is 63.87% and female literacy is 35.65%.