Yemalapeta - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Yemalapeta is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Yamalapeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yemalapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yemalapeta is 581020. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 532211 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Yemalapeta

As per Census 2011, Yemalapeta village has a total population of 849 people, consisting of 414 males and 435 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 485 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population849414435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794138
Scheduled Castes (SC)723339
Scheduled Tribes (ST)485234251
Literate Population433255178
Illiterate Population416159257

Nearby Villages of Yemalapeta

Yemalapeta 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)
PothunaidupetaEast1.25 km
KurmanadhapuramEast1.93 km
KaseepuramWest2.10 km
IjjuvaramNorth2.34 km
TelineelapuramNorth2.64 km
AkasalakkavaramSouth2.73 km
PathanoupadaNorth-East2.81 km
KotapaduWest2.97 km
BrundavanamNorth-West3.25 km
KhaspanaupadaNorth-East3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yemalapeta

Yemalapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naupada Jn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Yemalapeta is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Yemalapeta is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yemalapeta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Yemalapeta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Yemalapeta

Where is Yemalapeta located?

Yemalapeta village is located in Santhabommali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yemalapeta?

The Gram Panchayat of Yemalapeta is Yamalapeta.

What is the pincode of Yemalapeta?

The pincode of Yemalapeta is 532211.

What is the population of Yemalapeta?

Yemalapeta has a total population of 849, including 414 males and 435 females.

How many households are there in Yemalapeta?

There are 226 households in Yemalapeta.

What is the literacy rate in Yemalapeta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yemalapeta is 51.00%. Male literacy is 61.59% and female literacy is 40.92%.