Cuddaba - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Cuddaba is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Deenabandhupuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Cuddaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cuddaba is 580227. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Cuddaba

According to the 2011 Census, Cuddaba village had a total population of 852 people, including 403 males and 449 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.67%, with male literacy at 59.08% and female literacy at 40.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Cuddaba

Cuddaba 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 Cuddaba

Public transport in the Cuddaba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganguwada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Cuddaba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Cuddaba is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cuddaba

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

Health Facilities in Cuddaba

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

FAQs about Cuddaba