Paitharikeerthipuram - Ichchapuram, Srikakulam

Paitharikeerthipuram is a village situated in the Ichchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichchapuram and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Keerthipuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Paitharikeerthipuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paitharikeerthipuram is 580450. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paitharikeerthipuram

According to the 2011 Census, Paitharikeerthipuram village had a total population of 2,447 people, including 1,211 males and 1,236 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.94%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 47.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Paitharikeerthipuram

Paitharikeerthipuram 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 Paitharikeerthipuram

Paitharikeerthipuram 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 139.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Paitharikeerthipuram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Paitharikeerthipuram is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paitharikeerthipuram

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

Health Facilities in Paitharikeerthipuram

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

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