Kalagada - Jami, Vizianagaram

Kalagada is a village situated in the Jami mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jami and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kalagada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagada is 583099. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 535240 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kalagada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srungavarapukota Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalagada

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagada village had a total population of 1,465 people, including 713 males and 752 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.12%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 42.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagada

Kalagada 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 Kalagada

Kalagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantakapalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Kalagada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagada

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

Health Facilities in Kalagada

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

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