Vadada - Badangi, Vizianagaram

Vadada is a village situated in the Badangi mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badangi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Vadada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadada is 582535. The village covers a total geographical area of 1172 hectares and falls under the 535578 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Vadada

As per Census 2011, Vadada village has a total population of 3,259 people, consisting of 1,633 males and 1,626 females. The village has 854 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,488 literate and 1,771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2591,6331,626
Child Population (0–6 yrs)304155149
Scheduled Castes (SC)431220211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1075453
Literate Population1,488911577
Illiterate Population1,7717221,049

Nearby Villages of Vadada

Vadada 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)
KotipalleWest2.07 km
RejeruNorth-East2.39 km
P.venkampetaNorth2.48 km
KunayavalasaSouth2.57 km
GangannapaduEast2.75 km
GopalakrishnarangarayapuramNorth-West3.07 km
JannivalasaSouth-East3.12 km
PinapenkiNorth3.65 km
Ramanna AgraharamNorth-East3.71 km
AkulakattaSouth-West3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vadada

Vadada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Vadada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Vadada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadada

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

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

Health Facilities in Vadada

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

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

FAQs about Vadada

Where is Vadada located?

Vadada village is located in Badangi Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadada?

Vadada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vadada?

The pincode of Vadada is 535578.

What is the population of Vadada?

Vadada has a total population of 3,259, including 1,633 males and 1,626 females.

How many households are there in Vadada?

There are 854 households in Vadada.

What is the literacy rate in Vadada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadada is 45.66%. Male literacy is 55.79% and female literacy is 35.49%.