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

According to the 2011 Census, Baruvapeta village had a total population of 4,939 people, including 2,321 males and 2,618 females, living in 1,290 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.49%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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