Kurudu - Kotabommali, Srikakulam

Kurudu is a village situated in the Kotabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotabommali and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kurudu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurudu is 581059. The village covers a total geographical area of 503 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kurudu

As per Census 2011, Kurudu village has a total population of 2,841 people, consisting of 1,492 males and 1,349 females. The village has 718 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,390 literate and 1,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurudu

Kurudu 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 Kurudu

Kurudu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Peddasana, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Kurudu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kurudu is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurudu

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

Health Facilities in Kurudu

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

FAQs about Kurudu