Peddapeta - Burja, Srikakulam

Peddapeta is a village situated in the Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Burja and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Peddapeta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddapeta is 581206. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 532445 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Peddapeta

As per Census 2011, Peddapeta village has a total population of 364 people, consisting of 181 males and 183 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peddapeta

Peddapeta 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 Peddapeta

Peddapeta 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 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Peddapeta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Peddapeta is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddapeta

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

Health Facilities in Peddapeta

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

FAQs about Peddapeta