Vandra - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Vandra is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vandra is 580930. The village covers a total geographical area of 534 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Vandra

As per Census 2011, Vandra village has a total population of 1,413 people, consisting of 712 males and 701 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 651 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 291 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vandra

Vandra 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 Vandra

Vandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Temburu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Vandra is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vandra is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vandra

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

Health Facilities in Vandra

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

FAQs about Vandra