INTRODUCTION:

Peddipalem, a village in Anandapuram Mandal of Visakhapatnam District consists of total

population 2671 of which 1315 are males and 1356 are female according to census 2011. This
village is spread in an area of 225 hectares with total 688 families residing. Total no. of people
who are working are 1310 out of which 837 are males and 473 are females.

Peddipalem village has a lower literacy rate compared to Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate
of Peddipalem Village was 60.64% compared to 67.02% of Andhra Pradesh. In Peddipalem
male literacy stands at 66.72 % while female literacy rate was 54.70 %.

As per constitution of India and Panchayat Raj Act, Peddipalem village is administered by
Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

 To identify the issues that are being faced by the people of the village.
 To collect the data which helps in the betterment of the basic necessities of the village
regarding food, water, sanitation, education and health.
 To provide suggestions for the problems wherever necessary.
METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY:

The main purpose of the study is to analyse the data of all households, commercial non-
commercial establishments of the village. We have been provide with 561 commercial and
household door numbers for the survey, where each student is expected to gather the data of 3
door numbers and submit the data to the college for the analysis of the data.
The primary data is collected via face to face interview. There is no secondary data
required for the survey, however a few data is collected from the internet, and government
websites to get an idea about the government schemes.

To understand a survey was conducted by administering questionnaire with 12 divisions.

1. Economic profile
2. Education
3. Sanitation
4. Water Facilities
5. Agriculture
6. Housing
7. Anti-Poverty programs conducted in the village
8. Health Facilities
9. Cooking Facilities
10. Women health
11. Public distribution system
12. MNREGS scheme
HOUSEHOLD 1:
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE:
NAME SARIKI RAMANAIDU S/O
APPALNAIDU
NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS 4 ( ADULTS :2 male and 2 female )
NUMBER OF INCOME EARNERS 3 (2 male and 1 female)
TOTAL INCOME/SAVINGS Less than 75,000 p.a.
EDUCATION ILLITERATE
OCCUPATION AGRICULTURE
EXTENT OF LAND 0 TO 2.5 ACRES

INTERPRETATION:
From the above data it can be observed that the major occupation of the family is agriculture
of which two male and one female are working and their extent of land is less than 2.5 acres
and their income is less than 75000 per annum.
Financial support:
The main source of finance is from money lenders as banks do not provide loan due to lack of
proper securities.
EDUCATION PROFILE:
NUMBER OF CHIDREN GOING TO 0
SCHOOL
TYPE OF SCHOOL N.A
FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE N.A
SCHOOL
QUALITY OF FACILITIES AVAILED N.A

INTERPRETATION:
From the data, it can be observed that there are no children pursuing their studies.
SANITATION PROFILE:
TYPE OF SANITATION FACILITY AT TOILET WITHOUT FLUSH TANK
HOME
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM NO
GOVERNMENT AVAILED
HOW ARE SOLID WASTES DISPOSED DISPOSED IRREGULARLY, IN
RIVERS/LAKES, BURNING.

INTERPRETATION:
It can be observed that the sanitation facilities are very and there is no proper support from the
government for the improvement of this facility and even the waste are disposed irregularly,
disposed to river/lake and burn the waste in an open area.
WATER FACILITY:
AVAILABILTY OF WATER NO
TREATMENT PLANT
DRINKING WATER FACILTY IN PUBLIC TAP,TUBE WELL AND HAND
HOUSE PUMP
PROBLEM WITH WATER SUPPLY WATER CUTS
HOW OFTEN ARE THE HOUSE ONCE IN SIX MONTHS
SOURCES OF WATER CLEANED

INTERPRETATION:
It can be observed that there is no provision for fresh water due to the lack of water treatment
plant in the village and the source of drinking water is public tap or hand pump and there are
even frequent water cuts.
AGRICULTURAL PROFILE:
As majority of the people are into agricultural sector, the following are some of the
agricultural produce Green vegetables and flowers.
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
 Pucca house with help of government housing schemes

FUEL FOR COOKING:

 Fuel wood.
 Subsidy gas.

Satisfied with the availability and easy access of subsidy gas.

HEALTH FACILITIES:
 AVAILABILITY OF ANGANWADIS
 HOSPITAL AVAILABLE AT 3-7 KM IN ANANDAPURAM
 NO IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH FACILLTIES PROVIDED BY SUB
CENTERS/PHCs/CHCs.
 LOW ACCESSIBILTY TO MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SERVICES

PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:

It is observed that family avails PDS and purchasing the items like rice, Oil and kerosene.
The quality of the items is good and the quantity is allotted is satisfactory.
HOUSEHOLD 2:
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE:
NAME KARTHU NARSAMMA & SONS
NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS 7 ( ADULTS: 3 males and 1 female,
children: 3 females)
NUMBER OF INCOME EARNERS 3
TOTAL INCOME/SAVINGS Less than Rs. 75000
EDUCATION ILLITERATE
OCCUPATION AGRICULTURE
EXTENT OF LAND No land

INTERPRETATION:
From the above demographic data it can be observed that all the males in the family are income
earners and their earnings is less than Rs. 75000 as they don’t have any land and other source
of income.

Financial support:
The main source of finance is from money lenders as banks do not provide loan due to lack of
proper securities.

EDUCATION PROFILE:
NUMBER OF CHIDREN GOING TO 3
SCHOOL
TYPE OF SCHOOL / COLLEGE SECONDARY SCHOOL ,HIGHER
SECONDARY SCHOOL AND DEGREE
COLLEGE
FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE MID DAY MEAL SCHEME, SEATING
SCHOOL FACILITY, TOILET FACILITY WITH
WATER, PLAY GROUND
QUALITY OF FACILITIES AVAILED GOOD

INTERPRETATION:
It is observed that the number of children pursuing studies are three in different levels like
secondary and higher secondary school and the elder in Degree College. The facilities available
for the children going to school like mid-day meal scheme provided by the government is good.
SANITATION PROFILE:
TYPE OF SANITATION FACILITY AT TOILET WITH FLUSH TANK
HOME
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM Yes (Rs.5000)
GOVERNMENT AVAILED
HOW ARE SOLID WASTES DISPOSED DISPOSED IRREGULARLY, IN
RIVERS/LAKES, BURNING.

INTERPRETATION:
It can be observed that the sanitation facilities are good but the solid wastes are disposed
irregularly in rivers/ lakes and burned in the open area.
WATER FACILITY:
AVAILABILTY OF WATER NO
TREATMENT PLANT
DRINKING WATER FACILTY IN HAND PUMP
HOUSE
PROBLEM WITH WATER SUPPLY YES
HOW OFTEN ARE THE HOUSE ONCE IN A MONTH
SOURCES OF WATER CLEANED

INTERPRETATION:
It is clearly observed that there is a problem with the water supply.
AGRICULTURAL PROFILE:
There is no agricultural land and the income earner
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
 Pucca house

FUEL FOR COOKING:

 Fuel wood
 Subsidy gas

Satisfied with the availability and easy access of subsidy gas.

 HEALTH FACILITIES:
 HOSPITAL AVAILABLE AT 3-7 KM FROM HOME
 NO IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH FACILLTIES PROVIDED BY SUB
CENTERS
 LOW ACCESSIBILTY TO MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SERVICES

PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:

It is observed that family avails PDS and is satisfied with the quality of the food provided and
also with the allotted quantity.
HOUSEHOLD 3:
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE:
NAME YADLA ADHINARAYANA
NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS 4 (ADULTS: 3 male and 1 female)
NUMBER OF INCOME EARNERS 3
TOTAL INCOME/SAVINGS Less than Rs. 75,000
EDUCATION ILLITERATE
OCCUPATION AGRICULTURE
EXTENT OF LAND 0 TO 2.5 ACRES

INTERPRETATION:
From the above demographic data the main occupation of the person and the source of income
is agriculture. The area of land is less than 2.5 acres and the income is less than Rs. 75000 per
annum.
Financial support:
The main source of finance is from money lenders as banks do not provide loan due to lack of
proper securities.
EDUCATION PROFILE:
INTERPRETATION: NO CHILDREN
SANITATION PROFILE:
TYPE OF SANITATION FACILITY AT TOILET WITHOUT FLUSH TANK
HOME
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM NO
GOVERNMENT AVAILED
HOW ARE SOLID WASTES DISPOSED DISPOSED IRREGULARLY, IN
RIVERS/LAKES, BURNING.

INTERPRETATION:
It can be observed that the sanitation facility is to be improved and the government should
provide the necessary funds through the schemes and the solid wastes which are disposed
irregularly should be controlled.
WATER FACILITY:
AVAILABILTY OF WATER NO
TREATMENT PLANT
DRINKING WATER FACILTY IN PUBLIC TAP,TUBE WELL AND HAND
HOUSE PUMP
PROBLEM WITH WATER SUPPLY WATER CUTS
HOW OFTEN ARE THE HOUSE ONLY WHEN DAMAGED
SOURCES OF WATER CLEANED

INTERPRETATION:
It can be observed that the maintenance of the sources of water is not good. There is no
cleanliness observed in the village as well as the house.
AGRICULTURAL PROFILE: This family has a buffalo for milk production and the major
production of crops is vegetables.
HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
 PUCCA HOUSE

FUEL FOR COOKING:

 Fuel wood
 Subsidy gas

Satisfied with the availability and easy access of subsidy gas.

HEALTH FACILITIES:
 AVAILABILITY OF ANGANWADIS
 HOSPITAL AVAILABLE AT 3-7KM FROM HOME
 NO IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH FACILLTIES PROVIDED BY SUB
CENTERS
 LOW ACCESSIBILTY TO MEDICINES ANDMEDICAL SERVICES

PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM:

It is observed that family avails PDS and is satisfied with the quality of the food provided,
but not with the allotted quantity.
CONCLUSION:
This particular survey gave me the insights about the issues being faced by the villagers. How
certain things are being forced to be performed by them due to lack of proper support from
government.
The main reason for villagers to get force to do certain things is illiteracy.

The second reason for poor development of the village is the health and sanitation. The problem
here is due to improper maintenance and negligent attitude of residents of the village and the
village authorities.
The third reason for under development of the village is access to medical facilities. The access
to hospitals and medicines is very low and villagers become reluctant to go to the hospitals.

Hence, the government as well as the individuals must take initiative towards development of
the village.