Darapadu - Seethampeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Darapadu is a village situated in the Seethampeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Seethampeta and around 65 km from Srikakulam. Dharapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapadu is 579990. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 532443 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Darapadu

As per Census 2011, Darapadu village has a total population of 601 people, consisting of 307 males and 294 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 581 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Darapadu

Darapadu 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 Darapadu

Darapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Darapadu is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Darapadu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darapadu

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

Health Facilities in Darapadu

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

FAQs about Darapadu