Kaza - Yelamanchili, West Godavari

Kaza is a village situated in the Yelamanchili mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelamanchilli and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kazaeast serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kaza village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaza is 588803. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 534268 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kaza

According to the 2011 Census, Kaza village had a total population of 3,419 people, including 1,747 males and 1,672 females, living in 965 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 88.52% and female literacy at 80.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,018, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaza

Kaza 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 Kaza

Kaza is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Kaza is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kaza is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaza

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

Health Facilities in Kaza

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

FAQs about Kaza