Karapadu - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Karapadu is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Karapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karapadu is 580476. The village covers a total geographical area of 668 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Karapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Karapadu village had a total population of 2,741 people, including 1,310 males and 1,431 females, living in 650 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.19%, with male literacy at 77.92% and female literacy at 55.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Karapadu

Karapadu 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 Karapadu

Karapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Karapadu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Karapadu is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karapadu

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

Health Facilities in Karapadu

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

FAQs about Karapadu