Piridi - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Piridi is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Piridi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Piridi is 582329. The village covers a total geographical area of 937 hectares and falls under the 535558 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Piridi

As per Census 2011, Piridi village has a total population of 5,369 people, consisting of 2,719 males and 2,650 females. The village has 1,378 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 529 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,618 literate and 2,751 illiterate residents. Additionally, 669 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Piridi

Piridi 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 Piridi

Piridi 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 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Piridi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Piridi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Piridi

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

Health Facilities in Piridi

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

FAQs about Piridi