Irapadu - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Irapadu is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Erapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Irapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irapadu is 580119. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 532459 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Irapadu

As per Census 2011, Irapadu village has a total population of 2,379 people, consisting of 1,193 males and 1,186 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 1,230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Irapadu

Irapadu 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 Irapadu

Irapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Irapadu is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Irapadu 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 Irapadu

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

Health Facilities in Irapadu

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

FAQs about Irapadu