Nandikonda - Sarubujjili, Srikakulam

Nandikonda is a village situated in the Sarubujjili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarubujjili and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sarubujjili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandikonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandikonda is 581168. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 532458 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Nandikonda

As per Census 2011, Nandikonda village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 340 males and 355 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population695340355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814932
Scheduled Castes (SC)217110107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population381224157
Illiterate Population314116198

Nearby Villages of Nandikonda

Nandikonda 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)
SarubujjiliEast1.07 km
Amrutalinga NagaramNorth-East1.10 km
MarripaduSouth1.12 km
ParvathipuramNorth-East1.81 km
BuridivalasaSouth-West1.85 km
MoolasowlapuramSouth1.85 km
Turakapeta (moola Sowlapuram)South-East1.98 km
VijayarampuramNorth-East2.13 km
SriramvalasaWest2.44 km
ChapalavalasaSouth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nandikonda

Nandikonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Nandikonda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nandikonda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandikonda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nandikonda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nandikonda 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nandikonda

Where is Nandikonda located?

Nandikonda village is located in Sarubujjili Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nandikonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nandikonda is Sarubujjili.

What is the pincode of Nandikonda?

The pincode of Nandikonda is 532458.

What is the population of Nandikonda?

Nandikonda has a total population of 695, including 340 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Nandikonda?

There are 190 households in Nandikonda.

What is the literacy rate in Nandikonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nandikonda is 54.82%. Male literacy is 65.88% and female literacy is 44.23%.