Saradapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Saradapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Badagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saradapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saradapuram is 580588. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Saradapuram

As per Census 2011, Saradapuram village has a total population of 246 people, consisting of 126 males and 120 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population246126120
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211110
Scheduled Castes (SC)261016
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population1388652
Illiterate Population1084068

Nearby Villages of Saradapuram

Saradapuram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MogilipaduSouth1.11 km
ChinnaguruvuruWest1.58 km
Agarlagokarla PalleEast1.59 km
SavaralingupuramWest1.68 km
CheepurapalleNorth1.72 km
BadagamSouth-East1.88 km
TotavooruEast2.00 km
MukundapuramSouth2.13 km
VissampalleSouth-East2.18 km
Savararama KrishnapuramSouth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saradapuram

Saradapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Saradapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Saradapuram 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 Saradapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Saradapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saradapuram

Where is Saradapuram located?

Saradapuram village is located in Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saradapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Saradapuram is Badagam.

What is the pincode of Saradapuram?

The pincode of Saradapuram is 532220.

What is the population of Saradapuram?

Saradapuram has a total population of 246, including 126 males and 120 females.

How many households are there in Saradapuram?

There are 55 households in Saradapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Saradapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saradapuram is 56.10%. Male literacy is 68.25% and female literacy is 43.33%.