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

According to the 2011 Census, Karada village had a total population of 2,590 people, including 1,236 males and 1,354 females, living in 697 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.05%, with male literacy at 56.98% and female literacy at 38.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Karada