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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jakeru village had a total population of 1,224 people, including 597 males and 627 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.60%, with male literacy at 56.50% and female literacy at 36.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

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:

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