Lakkavaram - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Lakkavaram is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Palasapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakkavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkavaram is 580496. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 532284 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Lakkavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Lakkavaram village had a total population of 920 people, including 452 males and 468 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.27%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 53.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakkavaram

Lakkavaram 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 Lakkavaram

Lakkavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Lakkavaram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Lakkavaram is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakkavaram

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

Health Facilities in Lakkavaram

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

FAQs about Lakkavaram