Kaijola - Palasa, Srikakulam

Kaijola is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tharlakota serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kaijola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaijola is 580260. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kaijola

According to the 2011 Census, Kaijola village had a total population of 385 people, including 198 males and 187 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 65.90% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaijola

Kaijola 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 Kaijola

Kaijola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Kaijola is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kaijola is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaijola

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

Health Facilities in Kaijola

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

FAQs about Kaijola