Padda - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Padda is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Padda village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padda is 580211. The village covers a total geographical area of 747 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Padda

According to the 2011 Census, Padda village had a total population of 1,261 people, including 645 males and 616 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.79%, with male literacy at 79.51% and female literacy at 51.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 997.

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

Nearby Villages of Padda

Padda 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 Padda

Padda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Padda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Padda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padda

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

Health Facilities in Padda

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

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