Korada - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Korada is a village situated in the Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmanabham and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Korada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korada is 586112. The village covers a total geographical area of 766 hectares and falls under the 531162 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Korada

According to the 2011 Census, Korada village had a total population of 3,025 people, including 1,523 males and 1,502 females, living in 737 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.60%, with male literacy at 52.19% and female literacy at 36.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0251,5231,502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386197189
Scheduled Castes (SC)814239
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,177692485
Illiterate Population1,8488311,017

Nearby Villages of Korada

Korada 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChinnapuramWest1.68 km
NarayanarajupetaSouth-East2.27 km
TunivalasaSouth-West2.44 km
BuddivalasaNorth-West2.94 km
JonnadaNorth-East3.26 km
VenkatapuramSouth3.35 km
Reddipalle AgrahramWest3.90 km
NarasapuramNorth-West4.01 km
BoddavalasaNorth-East4.43 km
AyinadaNorth4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korada

Korada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Korukonda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Korada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Korada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Korada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Korada

Where is Korada located?

Korada village is located in Padmanabham Mandal, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Korada?

Korada is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Korada?

The pincode of Korada is 531162.

What is the population of Korada?

Korada had a total population of 3,025, including 1,523 males and 1,502 females.

How many households are there in Korada?

Korada had 737 households.

What is the literacy rate in Korada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korada was 44.60%. Male literacy was 52.19% and female literacy was 36.94%.