Lukalam - Narasannapeta, Srikakulam

Lukalam is a village situated in the Narasannapeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narasannapeta and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kameswripeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lukalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lukalam is 581439. The village covers a total geographical area of 958 hectares and falls under the 532425 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Lukalam

As per Census 2011, Lukalam village has a total population of 3,984 people, consisting of 1,971 males and 2,013 females. The village has 1,085 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,997 literate and 1,987 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9841,9712,013
Child Population (0–6 yrs)364192172
Scheduled Castes (SC)1879592
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,9971,193804
Illiterate Population1,9877781,209

Nearby Villages of Lukalam

Lukalam 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)
KothapolavalasaEast1.10 km
NarasinguraidupetaEast1.29 km
BatteruSouth-West1.87 km
KobagamNorth2.82 km
PonnamWest2.83 km
UrlamEast3.03 km
NadagamNorth-East3.15 km
VenkatapuramNorth-East3.20 km
ChenulavalasaSouth-East3.39 km
NairaSouth-West3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lukalam

Lukalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Lukalam is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lukalam

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

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

Health Facilities in Lukalam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lukalam

Where is Lukalam located?

Lukalam village is located in Narasannapeta Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lukalam?

The Gram Panchayat of Lukalam is Kameswripeta.

What is the pincode of Lukalam?

The pincode of Lukalam is 532425.

What is the population of Lukalam?

Lukalam has a total population of 3,984, including 1,971 males and 2,013 females.

How many households are there in Lukalam?

There are 1,085 households in Lukalam.

What is the literacy rate in Lukalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lukalam is 50.13%. Male literacy is 60.53% and female literacy is 39.94%.