Parapuram - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Parapuram is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gunabadhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parapuram is 580116. The village covers a total geographical area of 678 hectares and falls under the 532455 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Parapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Parapuram village had a total population of 3,709 people, including 1,829 males and 1,880 females, living in 1,047 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.99%, with male literacy at 68.85% and female literacy at 49.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Parapuram

Parapuram 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 Parapuram

Parapuram 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 110.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Parapuram is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Parapuram is about 60 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 Parapuram

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

Health Facilities in Parapuram

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

FAQs about Parapuram