Peddamadi - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Peddamadi is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Parasurampuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peddamadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddamadi is 580222. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Peddamadi

As per Census 2011, Peddamadi village has a total population of 526 people, consisting of 257 males and 269 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peddamadi

Peddamadi 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 Peddamadi

Peddamadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Peddamadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Peddamadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddamadi

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

Health Facilities in Peddamadi

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

FAQs about Peddamadi