Cheedipudi - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Cheedipudi is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Cheedipudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheedipudi is 580948. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 532427 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Cheedipudi

As per Census 2011, Cheedipudi village has a total population of 1,767 people, consisting of 852 males and 915 females. The village has 458 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 791 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,767852915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19181110
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246361
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251411
Literate Population976572404
Illiterate Population791280511

Nearby Villages of Cheedipudi

Cheedipudi 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)
Subrahamanya PuramSouth-East1.03 km
KinneravadaNorth1.36 km
BudithipetaSouth-West1.74 km
BudithiWest1.80 km
AvalangiNorth-West2.11 km
VenkatabadaSouth-West2.19 km
ThogiriNorth-East2.76 km
BoddapaduWest2.82 km
KondapolavalasaWest2.88 km
YelamanchiliSouth-West3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Cheedipudi

Cheedipudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Cheedipudi is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Cheedipudi is about 45 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 Cheedipudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Cheedipudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Cheedipudi

Where is Cheedipudi located?

Cheedipudi village is located in Saravakota Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Cheedipudi?

Cheedipudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Cheedipudi?

The pincode of Cheedipudi is 532427.

What is the population of Cheedipudi?

Cheedipudi has a total population of 1,767, including 852 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Cheedipudi?

There are 458 households in Cheedipudi.

What is the literacy rate in Cheedipudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Cheedipudi is 55.23%. Male literacy is 67.14% and female literacy is 44.15%.