Nidigattu - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Nidigattu is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Ganivada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidigattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidigattu is 583057. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 535240 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Nidigattu

As per Census 2011, Nidigattu village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 519 males and 531 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 533 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidigattu

Nidigattu 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 Nidigattu

Nidigattu 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 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Nidigattu is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Nidigattu 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 Nidigattu

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

Health Facilities in Nidigattu

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

FAQs about Nidigattu