Vakadavalasa - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Vakadavalasa is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kalavari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vakadavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vakadavalasa is 582321. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 535559 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Vakadavalasa

As per Census 2011, Vakadavalasa village has a total population of 211 people, consisting of 100 males and 111 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population211100111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251213
Scheduled Castes (SC)392019
Literate Population995940
Illiterate Population1124171

Nearby Villages of Vakadavalasa

Vakadavalasa 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)
JanumulluvalasaNorth0.94 km
Kalavarai AgraharamSouth-West1.02 km
MuttavalasaSouth-East2.25 km
PunubutchampetaNorth2.27 km
K.seetharampuramNorth-West2.55 km
GadelavalasaNorth-East2.62 km
RamuduvalasaEast2.64 km
Komatipalle (near) BobbiliSouth-West2.65 km
KammavalasaSouth-East2.91 km
VennelabutchampetaNorth-West3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vakadavalasa

Vakadavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Vakadavalasa is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Vakadavalasa is about 73 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 Vakadavalasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Vakadavalasa

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

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

FAQs about Vakadavalasa

Where is Vakadavalasa located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vakadavalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Vakadavalasa is Kalavari.

What is the pincode of Vakadavalasa?

The pincode of Vakadavalasa is 535559.

What is the population of Vakadavalasa?

Vakadavalasa has a total population of 211, including 100 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Vakadavalasa?

There are 55 households in Vakadavalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Vakadavalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vakadavalasa is 46.92%. Male literacy is 59.00% and female literacy is 36.04%.