Peripi - Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram

Peripi is a village situated in the Cheepurupalli mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Cheepurupalle and around 38 km from Vizianagaram. Peripi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peripi is 582810. The village covers a total geographical area of 866 hectares and falls under the 535125 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Peripi

As per Census 2011, Peripi village has a total population of 2,385 people, consisting of 1,239 males and 1,146 females. The village has 538 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 948 literate and 1,437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3851,2391,146
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259148111
Scheduled Castes (SC)974948
Scheduled Tribes (ST)201010
Literate Population948595353
Illiterate Population1,437644793

Nearby Villages of Peripi

Peripi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarakamEast1.47 km
AridivalasaNorth-West2.00 km
Purushothama Swamivari LakshmipuramSouth-West2.14 km
SankupalemNorth-East2.36 km
ItikarlapalleSouth2.74 km
GatchalavalasaEast2.75 km
Peddanadi PalleSouth-East3.04 km
MettapalleNorth-East3.12 km
SivaramWest3.60 km
ChinanadipalleSouth-East4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peripi

Peripi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chipurupalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Peripi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Peripi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peripi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Peripi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Peripi

Where is Peripi located?

Peripi village is located in Cheepurupalli Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peripi?

Peripi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Peripi?

The pincode of Peripi is 535125.

What is the population of Peripi?

Peripi has a total population of 2,385, including 1,239 males and 1,146 females.

How many households are there in Peripi?

There are 538 households in Peripi.

What is the literacy rate in Peripi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peripi is 39.75%. Male literacy is 48.02% and female literacy is 30.80%.