Geddakola - Seethampeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Geddakola is a village situated in the Seethampeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Seethampeta and around 68 km from Srikakulam. Samarelli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Geddakola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geddakola is 580009. The village covers a total geographical area of 53 hectares and falls under the 532460 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Geddakola

As per Census 2011, Geddakola village has a total population of 79 people, consisting of 35 males and 44 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 1,257 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 35 literate and 44 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population793544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)773443
Literate Population352312
Illiterate Population441232

Nearby Villages of Geddakola

Geddakola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PedapallankiNorth-West1.12 km
SamarelliNorth-East1.22 km
KurusingiSouth-East1.43 km
SeedhiEast1.50 km
ChinapallankiWest1.82 km
PubbadaNorth2.00 km
JallaraNorth-East2.24 km
AntikondaSouth-East2.52 km
GujjiNorth-West2.55 km
RaikuruduNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Geddakola

Geddakola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Geddakola is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Geddakola is about 68 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 Geddakola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Geddakola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Geddakola

Where is Geddakola located?

Geddakola village is located in Seethampeta Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Geddakola?

The Gram Panchayat of Geddakola is Samarelli.

What is the pincode of Geddakola?

The pincode of Geddakola is 532460.

What is the population of Geddakola?

Geddakola has a total population of 79, including 35 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Geddakola?

There are 23 households in Geddakola.

What is the literacy rate in Geddakola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Geddakola is 44.30%. Male literacy is 65.71% and female literacy is 27.27%.