Ravipadu - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Ravipadu is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Ravipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ravipadu is 581144. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 532474 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Ravipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Ravipadu village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 911 males and 924 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.56%, with male literacy at 66.01% and female literacy at 49.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Ravipadu

Ravipadu 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 Ravipadu

Ravipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Ravipadu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ravipadu is about 27 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 Ravipadu

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

Health Facilities in Ravipadu

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

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