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

According to the 2011 Census, Peddapadmapuram village had a total population of 1,963 people, including 956 males and 1,007 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.82%, with male literacy at 62.69% and female literacy at 41.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

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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