Jakkaram - Kalla, West Godavari

Jakkaram is a village situated in the Kalla mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalla and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Jakkaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakkaram is 588748. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 534206 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jakkaram

According to the 2011 Census, Jakkaram village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 1,012 males and 1,037 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakkaram

Jakkaram 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 Jakkaram

Jakkaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Undi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Jakkaram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Jakkaram is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakkaram

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

Health Facilities in Jakkaram

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

FAQs about Jakkaram