Edupuram - Ichchapuram, Srikakulam

Edupuram is a village situated in the Ichchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichchapuram and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Edupuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edupuram is 580463. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Edupuram

According to the 2011 Census, Edupuram village had a total population of 7,730 people, including 3,773 males and 3,957 females, living in 1,833 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.02%, with male literacy at 72.64% and female literacy at 44.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Edupuram

Edupuram 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 Edupuram

Edupuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Edupuram is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Edupuram is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edupuram

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

Health Facilities in Edupuram

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

FAQs about Edupuram