Peddapadmapuram - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Peddapadmapuram is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pedapadmapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peddapadmapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddapadmapuram is 580202. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Peddapadmapuram

As per Census 2011, Peddapadmapuram village has a total population of 1,963 people, consisting of 956 males and 1,007 females. The village has 528 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 912 literate and 1,051 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peddapadmapuram

Peddapadmapuram 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 Peddapadmapuram

Peddapadmapuram 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 133.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Peddapadmapuram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Peddapadmapuram is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddapadmapuram

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

Health Facilities in Peddapadmapuram

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

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