Karada - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Karada is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Karada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karada is 582353. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 535568 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karada

As per Census 2011, Karada village has a total population of 2,590 people, consisting of 1,236 males and 1,354 females. The village has 697 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,099 literate and 1,491 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5901,2361,354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254125129
Scheduled Castes (SC)351161190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)280135145
Literate Population1,099633466
Illiterate Population1,491603888

Nearby Villages of Karada

Karada 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)
AnavaramSouth-West2.07 km
PinapenkiSouth-East2.11 km
KondadevupalleNorth2.21 km
GopalakrishnarangarayapuramSouth2.76 km
PiridiNorth-West2.85 km
NandabalagaEast2.87 km
P.venkampetaSouth3.19 km
SivadavalasaNorth-East3.75 km
AlajangiWest3.78 km
PaltheruSouth-West3.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karada

Karada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Karada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Karada is about 72 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 Karada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karada 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Karada

Where is Karada located?

Karada village is located in Bobbili Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karada?

Karada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karada?

The pincode of Karada is 535568.

What is the population of Karada?

Karada has a total population of 2,590, including 1,236 males and 1,354 females.

How many households are there in Karada?

There are 697 households in Karada.

What is the literacy rate in Karada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karada is 42.43%. Male literacy is 51.21% and female literacy is 34.42%.