Joduru - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Joduru is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Joduru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joduru is 580216. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 532216 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Joduru

As per Census 2011, Joduru village has a total population of 1,893 people, consisting of 962 males and 931 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,112 literate and 781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Joduru

Joduru 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 Joduru

Joduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Joduru is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Joduru 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 Joduru

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

Health Facilities in Joduru

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

FAQs about Joduru