Peddavenkatapuram - Sarubujjili, Srikakulam

Peddavenkatapuram is a village situated in the Sarubujjili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarubujjili and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Palavalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peddavenkatapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddavenkatapuram is 581181. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 532190 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Peddavenkatapuram

As per Census 2011, Peddavenkatapuram village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 237 males and 200 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 195 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population437237200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522923
Scheduled Castes (SC)291613
Literate Population19513362
Illiterate Population242104138

Nearby Villages of Peddavenkatapuram

Peddavenkatapuram 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)
PalavalasaSouth0.98 km
SindhuvadaNorth1.20 km
ShalantriNorth-West1.42 km
RavivalasaSouth-West1.66 km
SuryanarayanapuramSouth-West1.89 km
IsakalapalemNorth-East2.39 km
KothakotaWest2.42 km
ChapalavalasaNorth-West2.52 km
MoolasowlapuramNorth2.64 km
ParlamEast2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peddavenkatapuram

Peddavenkatapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Peddavenkatapuram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Peddavenkatapuram is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddavenkatapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Peddavenkatapuram

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

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

FAQs about Peddavenkatapuram

Where is Peddavenkatapuram located?

Peddavenkatapuram village is located in Sarubujjili Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peddavenkatapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Peddavenkatapuram is Palavalasa.

What is the pincode of Peddavenkatapuram?

The pincode of Peddavenkatapuram is 532190.

What is the population of Peddavenkatapuram?

Peddavenkatapuram has a total population of 437, including 237 males and 200 females.

How many households are there in Peddavenkatapuram?

There are 124 households in Peddavenkatapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Peddavenkatapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peddavenkatapuram is 44.62%. Male literacy is 56.12% and female literacy is 31.00%.