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

According to the 2011 Census, Vandra village had a total population of 1,413 people, including 712 males and 701 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.91%, with male literacy at 62.68% and female literacy at 40.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

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