Vadditandra - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Vadditandra is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Vadditandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadditandra is 581027. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Vadditandra

As per Census 2011, Vadditandra village has a total population of 2,390 people, consisting of 1,179 males and 1,211 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,207 literate and 1,183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3901,1791,211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301157144
Scheduled Castes (SC)935241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,207767440
Illiterate Population1,183412771

Nearby Villages of Vadditandra

Vadditandra 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)
KotapaduNorth-East1.91 km
TallavalasaNorth-West2.20 km
DandugopalapuramNorth2.36 km
AntlavaramSouth-West2.79 km
SanthabommaliWest3.14 km
KaseepuramNorth-East3.49 km
ChinnatungamNorth-West3.59 km
BrundavanamNorth3.65 km
AkasalakkavaramEast3.68 km
PedatungamNorth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vadditandra

Vadditandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dindu Gopala Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Vadditandra is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vadditandra is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadditandra

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

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

Health Facilities in Vadditandra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vadditandra

Where is Vadditandra located?

Vadditandra village is located in Santhabommali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadditandra?

Vadditandra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vadditandra?

The pincode of Vadditandra is 532212.

What is the population of Vadditandra?

Vadditandra has a total population of 2,390, including 1,179 males and 1,211 females.

How many households are there in Vadditandra?

There are 621 households in Vadditandra.

What is the literacy rate in Vadditandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadditandra is 50.50%. Male literacy is 65.06% and female literacy is 36.33%.