Gedelapeta - Ganguvarisigadam, Srikakulam

Gedelapeta is a village situated in the Ganguvarisigadam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.sigadam and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Seetampeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gedelapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gedelapeta is 581349. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 532168 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gedelapeta

According to the 2011 Census, Gedelapeta village had a total population of 618 people, including 305 males and 313 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.71%, with male literacy at 66.43% and female literacy at 43.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Gedelapeta

Gedelapeta 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 Gedelapeta

Gedelapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Gedelapeta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gedelapeta is about 28 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 Gedelapeta

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

Health Facilities in Gedelapeta

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

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