Borubhadra - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Borubhadra is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Borubadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borubhadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borubhadra is 580168. The village covers a total geographical area of 894 hectares and falls under the 532214 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Borubhadra

According to the 2011 Census, Borubhadra village had a total population of 4,347 people, including 2,199 males and 2,148 females, living in 1,078 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.10%, with male literacy at 65.99% and female literacy at 41.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

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 Population4,3472,1992,148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)449220229
Scheduled Castes (SC)19594101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1919893
Literate Population2,1091,306803
Illiterate Population2,2388931,345

Nearby Villages of Borubhadra

Borubhadra 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)
GurandiSouth-West2.13 km
PraharajapalemNorth2.35 km
KorasavadaWest2.86 km
DasupuramNorth-East3.09 km
LabaraSouth3.20 km
BuragamNorth-West3.32 km
PadimanyamNorth3.60 km
ChinnamallipuramEast3.62 km
KonangiNorth-East3.81 km
KotturuNorth-East3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Borubhadra

Borubhadra 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 126.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Borubhadra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Borubhadra is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borubhadra

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

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

Health Facilities in Borubhadra

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

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

FAQs about Borubhadra

Where is Borubhadra located?

Borubhadra village is located in Pathapatnam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Borubhadra?

The Gram Panchayat of Borubhadra is Borubadra.

What is the pincode of Borubhadra?

The pincode of Borubhadra is 532214.

What is the population of Borubhadra?

Borubhadra had a total population of 4,347, including 2,199 males and 2,148 females.

How many households are there in Borubhadra?

Borubhadra had 1,078 households.

What is the literacy rate in Borubhadra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borubhadra was 54.10%. Male literacy was 65.99% and female literacy was 41.84%.