Gudem - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Gudem is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gudem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudem is 580981. The village covers a total geographical area of 634 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gudem

According to the 2011 Census, Gudem village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 546 males and 584 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.39%, with male literacy at 72.03% and female literacy at 55.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudem

Gudem 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 Gudem

Gudem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Gudem is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gudem is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudem

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

Health Facilities in Gudem

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

FAQs about Gudem