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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Khandyam village has a total population of 2,657 people, consisting of 1,307 males and 1,350 females. The village has 634 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,338 literate and 1,319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6571,3071,350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252135117
Scheduled Castes (SC)416199217
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371819
Literate Population1,338781557
Illiterate Population1,319526793

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AllenaNorth1.95 km
KomeraNorth-West1.98 km
BurjaEast2.11 km
AdavaramWest2.19 km
Gangabhagiradhi PuramNorth2.50 km
NeelapuramSouth-East2.85 km
LaxmipuramWest2.95 km
KondagudemSouth-West3.05 km
NeeladevipuramSouth-East3.14 km
VannaliSouth-West3.20 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Khandyam

Where is Khandyam located?

Khandyam village is located in Regidi Amadalavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandyam?

Khandyam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandyam?

The pincode of Khandyam is 532445.

What is the population of Khandyam?

Khandyam has a total population of 2,657, including 1,307 males and 1,350 females.

How many households are there in Khandyam?

There are 634 households in Khandyam.

What is the literacy rate in Khandyam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandyam is 50.36%. Male literacy is 59.76% and female literacy is 41.26%.