Khandyam - Regidi Amadalavalasa, Vizianagaram

Khandyam is a village situated in the Regidi Amadalavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Regidi Amadalavalasa and around 50 km from Srikakulam. Khandyam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandyam is 580832. The village covers a total geographical area of 694 hectares and falls under the 532445 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khandyam

According to the 2011 Census, Khandyam village had a total population of 2,657 people, including 1,307 males and 1,350 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.63%, with male literacy at 66.64% and female literacy at 45.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandyam

Khandyam 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 Khandyam

Khandyam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Khandyam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Khandyam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandyam

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

Health Facilities in Khandyam

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

FAQs about Khandyam