Latchayyapeta - Burja, Srikakulam

Latchayyapeta is a village situated in the Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burja and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kantlam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Latchayyapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Latchayyapeta is 581245. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 532186 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Latchayyapeta

According to the 2011 Census, Latchayyapeta village had a total population of 748 people, including 399 males and 349 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.99%, with male literacy at 68.38% and female literacy at 59.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Latchayyapeta

Latchayyapeta 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 Latchayyapeta

Latchayyapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srikakulam Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Latchayyapeta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Latchayyapeta is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Latchayyapeta

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

Health Facilities in Latchayyapeta

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

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