Devada - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Devada is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Devada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devada is 583068. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Devada

According to the 2011 Census, Devada village had a total population of 1,751 people, including 858 males and 893 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.45%, with male literacy at 72.56% and female literacy at 49.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, 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 Devada

Devada 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 Devada

Devada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Devada is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Devada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devada

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

Health Facilities in Devada

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

FAQs about Devada