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| Durgada | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Dynamic map | |
.svg)  DurgadaLocation in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaShow map of Andhra Pradesh DurgadaDurgada (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 17°12′54″N 82°20′36″E / 17.21500°N 82.34333°E / 17.21500; 82.34333 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Kakinada |
| Mandal | Gollaprolu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.4 km (5.6 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,717 |
| • Density | 740/km (1,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 533449 |
Durgada, formerly Durga Ooda or Durga Vaahini, is a rural village in Gollaprolu Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located northeast of Pithapuram and Gollaprolu. The village is located 1.8 kilometers away from NH 214 and 3 kilometers away from NH 5. The nearest city (35 km) is Kakinada.
The village has rail access through a halt, and the nearest railway stations are Ravikampadu East Godavari (2.6 km) and Gollaprolu (9.2 km). The nearest railway junction is Samalkot. The nearest airstrip is Madhurapudi, Rajahmundry (75 km) and the nearest airport is Vishakapatnam (125 km). The nearest seaport is Kakinada Port.
Transport
Roadways
There was once an APSRTC bus facility, but it was removed. The people depend on Autorikshas as their primary form of transportation.
Railways
There is a railway gate halt in the village. There are 2 passenger trains available every day. Of these two, one heads towards Vishakapatnam while the other heads towards Samalkot Junction.
History
It is unknown when the village was built, but Pullakavi, a famous author, lived in Durgada in the 15th century. There are some monuments and buildings that show the signs of British colonial rule. it was under the rule of Rao Venkata Kumara Mahipati Surya Rau Maharaja of Pithapuram for a period of time.
Demographics
As of the census of 2011, there are 10,717 people residing in the village. The population density was 740 people per square kilometer (1,900 people/sq mi). There were 3075 households within the village. Males constitute 50.1% of the population and females 49.9%. Durgada has an average literacy rate of 53%, substantially lower than the national average of 74%. Male literacy is at 28.1%, while female literacy is 24.9%. In Durgada, 11.1% of the population is age 6 or under.
Economy
Most of the villagers are small and marginal farmers having less than 5 acres of agricultural land. Fewer people are engaged in other works such as mango pickle manufacturing and gold selling. Others work in railways, banking, software, and education.
Caste profile
Most castes are found here. About half of the people are Kapu, and Schedule castes constitute 12% of the population.
Crops
As there is no irrigation by rivers or canals, people depend on groundwater irrigation. The people in the village cultivate less water-consuming crops. Some crops farmed include onion, mango, papaya, ground nuts, and various vegetables. Most of the people will cultivate two crops per year such onions during kharif crop and sesame or watermelon during Rabi or some other vegetable crops.
References
- "Statement showing the Nomenclature and Number of Sub-Districts in States/UTs". Census of India. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Census of India - Search Results". Census of India. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- "District Census Hand Book - Maharashtra" (XLS). Census of India. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- "State of Literacy" (PDF). Provisional Population Totals India. p. 98. Retrieved 28 June 2018.