Soda - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Soda is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sobha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soda is 580136. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 532214 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Soda

As per Census 2011, Soda village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 371 males and 392 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Soda

Soda 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 Soda

Soda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Soda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Soda is about 73 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 Soda

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

Health Facilities in Soda

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

FAQs about Soda