Meelasathivada - Tekkali, Srikakulam
Meelasathivada is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Meghavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meelasathivada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meelasathivada is 580960. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.
Meelasathivada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Meelasathivada
Meelasathivada 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Akkavaram | North | 0.95 km |
| Arikivalasa | East | 1.08 km |
| Chinnatungam | South | 1.35 km |
| Bhaghavanupuram | East | 1.55 km |
| Chakipalle | South-West | 1.59 km |
| Chintalagara | North-East | 1.79 km |
| Shyamasundarapuram | North | 2.07 km |
| Konusulakotturu | West | 2.08 km |
| Dandugopalapuram | South-East | 2.38 km |
| Pedatungam | South-West | 2.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meelasathivada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Meelasathivada. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Meelasathivada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Meelasathivada is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meelasathivada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meelasathivada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Meelasathivada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meelasathivada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Meelasathivada
Where is Meelasathivada located?
Meelasathivada village is located in Tekkali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meelasathivada?
The Gram Panchayat of Meelasathivada is Meghavaram.
What is the pincode of Meelasathivada?
The pincode of Meelasathivada is 532203.