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

According to the 2011 Census, Khallada village had a total population of 543 people, including 266 males and 277 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.73%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 53.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

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