Dokulapadu - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Dokulapadu is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 80 km from Srikakulam. Dokulapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dokulapadu is 580545. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dokulapadu

As per Census 2011, Dokulapadu village has a total population of 2,021 people, consisting of 948 males and 1,073 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,194 literate and 827 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dokulapadu

Dokulapadu 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 Dokulapadu

Dokulapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 157.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Dokulapadu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Dokulapadu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dokulapadu

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

Health Facilities in Dokulapadu

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

FAQs about Dokulapadu