Vajrapukothuru - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Vajrapukothuru is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from Srikakulam. Vajrapukotturu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vajrapukothuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajrapukothuru is 580548. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Vajrapukothuru

According to the 2011 Census, Vajrapukothuru village had a total population of 2,064 people, including 966 males and 1,098 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Vajrapukothuru

Vajrapukothuru 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 Vajrapukothuru

Vajrapukothuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 156.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Vajrapukothuru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vajrapukothuru is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vajrapukothuru

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

Health Facilities in Vajrapukothuru

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

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