Padmapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Padmapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Radhajanaboddapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmapuram is 580662. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Padmapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Padmapuram village had a total population of 62 people, including 34 males and 28 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.23%, with male literacy at 44.44% and female literacy at 44.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmapuram

Padmapuram 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 Padmapuram

Padmapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 142.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Padmapuram is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Padmapuram is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padmapuram

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

Health Facilities in Padmapuram

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

FAQs about Padmapuram