Paradhi - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Paradhi is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Paradhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paradhi is 582340. The village covers a total geographical area of 633 hectares and falls under the 535579 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Paradhi

As per Census 2011, Paradhi village has a total population of 3,285 people, consisting of 1,622 males and 1,663 females. The village has 775 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 393 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,375 literate and 1,910 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paradhi

Paradhi 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 Paradhi

Paradhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Paradhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Paradhi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paradhi

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

Health Facilities in Paradhi

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

FAQs about Paradhi