Raipadu - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Raipadu is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Meghavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raipadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raipadu is 580959. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Raipadu

As per Census 2011, Raipadu village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 302 males and 320 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 514 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Raipadu

Raipadu 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 Raipadu

Raipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Peddasana, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Raipadu is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Raipadu is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raipadu

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

Health Facilities in Raipadu

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

FAQs about Raipadu