Neradi - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Neradi 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 54 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Metturu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neradi is 580122. The village covers a total geographical area of 1159 hectares and falls under the 532459 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Neradi

As per Census 2011, Neradi village has a total population of 5,141 people, consisting of 2,542 males and 2,599 females. The village has 1,398 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 650 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,559 literate and 2,582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 562 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1412,5422,599
Child Population (0–6 yrs)650340310
Scheduled Castes (SC)692318374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562289273
Literate Population2,5591,5151,044
Illiterate Population2,5821,0271,555

Nearby Villages of Neradi

Neradi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VondrujolaWest2.11 km
GurandiEast2.59 km
PeddamadiSouth-West2.78 km
VenkatapuramNorth-East2.98 km
KaligamNorth3.09 km
BammidiNorth3.30 km
PeddasankiliSouth3.61 km
ParapuramNorth-West3.73 km
PathapaduNorth-East3.84 km
LabbaWest3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neradi

Neradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Neradi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Neradi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neradi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Neradi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Neradi

Where is Neradi located?

Neradi village is located in Kothuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neradi?

The Gram Panchayat of Neradi is Metturu.

What is the pincode of Neradi?

The pincode of Neradi is 532459.

What is the population of Neradi?

Neradi has a total population of 5,141, including 2,542 males and 2,599 females.

How many households are there in Neradi?

There are 1,398 households in Neradi.

What is the literacy rate in Neradi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neradi is 49.78%. Male literacy is 59.60% and female literacy is 40.17%.