Kasturipadu - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Kasturipadu is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kasturipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturipadu is 581067. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kasturipadu

As per Census 2011, Kasturipadu village has a total population of 1,355 people, consisting of 656 males and 699 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 756 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kasturipadu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kasturipadu

Kasturipadu 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 Kasturipadu

Kasturipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishchandrapuram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Kasturipadu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kasturipadu is about 37 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 Kasturipadu

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

Health Facilities in Kasturipadu

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

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