Khallada - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Khallada is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Khallada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khallada is 580612. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khallada

As per Census 2011, Khallada village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 266 males and 277 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khallada

Khallada 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 Khallada

Khallada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Khallada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Khallada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khallada

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

Health Facilities in Khallada

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

FAQs about Khallada