Kayam - Vadamalapet, Tirupati

Kayam is a village situated in the Vadamalapet mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Vadamalapet and around 81 km from Chittoor. Kayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayam is 596254. The village covers a total geographical area of 680 hectares and falls under the 517551 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kayam

As per Census 2011, Kayam village has a total population of 1,518 people, consisting of 759 males and 759 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 999 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 256 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kayam

Kayam 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 Kayam

Kayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pudi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirupati to Kayam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kayam is about 81 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 Kayam

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

Health Facilities in Kayam

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

FAQs about Kayam