Jakeru - Vepada, Vizianagaram

Jakeru is a village situated in the Vepada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vepada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Jakeru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakeru is 582998. The village covers a total geographical area of 610 hectares and falls under the 535281 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jakeru

As per Census 2011, Jakeru village has a total population of 1,224 people, consisting of 597 males and 627 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 723 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakeru

Jakeru 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 Jakeru

Jakeru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakkavarapukota, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Jakeru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Jakeru is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakeru

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

Health Facilities in Jakeru

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

FAQs about Jakeru