Edurapalle - Palasa, Srikakulam

Edurapalle is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kedaripuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Edurapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edurapalle is 580269. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Edurapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Edurapalle village had a total population of 326 people, including 169 males and 157 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.31%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 50.00%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population326169157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18117
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population19512075
Illiterate Population1314982

Nearby Villages of Edurapalle

Edurapalle 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)
GanguvadaNorth0.73 km
BantukotturuSouth-West1.65 km
KambrigamEast1.68 km
Ramakrishna PuramNorth-East1.69 km
Veera Ramachan DrapuramWest1.72 km
SogodiyaSouth-East1.88 km
ChinanchalaNorth-West2.28 km
SasanamNorth-East2.46 km
JagannadhapuramNorth2.66 km
LaxmipuramSouth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Edurapalle

Edurapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 151.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Edurapalle is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Edurapalle is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edurapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Edurapalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Edurapalle

Where is Edurapalle located?

Edurapalle village is located in Palasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Edurapalle?

The Grama Panchayat of Edurapalle is Kedaripuram.

What is the pincode of Edurapalle?

The pincode of Edurapalle is 532221.

What is the population of Edurapalle?

Edurapalle had a total population of 326, including 169 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Edurapalle?

Edurapalle had 86 households.

What is the literacy rate in Edurapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Edurapalle was 63.31%. Male literacy was 75.95% and female literacy was 50.00%.