Chompa - Kothuru, Srikakulam
Chompa is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kuddigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chompa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chompa is 580104. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Chompa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chompa
Chompa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mathala | West | 1.36 km |
| Veeranarayanapuram | West | 2.13 km |
| Ponnuturu | South-East | 2.26 km |
| Nivagam | South-West | 2.30 km |
| Kurigam | North-East | 2.32 km |
| Dimili | East | 2.86 km |
| Rayala | East | 2.90 km |
| Kousalyapuram | North-West | 3.09 km |
| Hadubhangi | North | 3.35 km |
| Chadangipur | North | 3.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chompa
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Chompa. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Chompa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Chompa is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chompa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chompa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Chompa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chompa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chompa
Where is Chompa located?
Chompa village is located in Kothuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chompa?
The Gram Panchayat of Chompa is Kuddigam.
What is the pincode of Chompa?
The pincode of Chompa is 532457.