Baruvapeta - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Baruvapeta is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Baruva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baruvapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruvapeta is 580502. The village covers a total geographical area of 1398 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baruvapeta

As per Census 2011, Baruvapeta village has a total population of 4,939 people, consisting of 2,321 males and 2,618 females. The village has 1,290 households and a sex ratio of 1,127 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,078 literate and 1,861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruvapeta

Baruvapeta 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 Baruvapeta

Baruvapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 154.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Baruvapeta is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Baruvapeta is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baruvapeta

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

Health Facilities in Baruvapeta

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

FAQs about Baruvapeta