Somelapadu - Araku Valley, Alluri Sitharama Raju
Somelapadu is a village situated in the Araku Valley mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Araku Valley and around 100 km from Visakhapatnam. Sunkarametta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somelapadu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Somelapadu is 584072. The village falls under the 531149 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.
Somelapadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Somelapadu
Somelapadu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Karriguda | North-East | 4.87 km |
| Donumuru | East | 5.74 km |
| Talaripadu | South-East | 6.42 km |
| Kavaliguda | East | 6.59 km |
| Polliguda | East | 7.12 km |
| Vanthalaguda | East | 7.59 km |
| Tekkapuram | East | 8.03 km |
| Vulagumma | South | 10.28 km |
| Kamalabanda | North | 10.66 km |
| Vandavalova | South | 11.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Somelapadu
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Somelapadu. The nearest railway station is Karakavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Somelapadu is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Somelapadu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Somelapadu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Somelapadu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Somelapadu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Somelapadu
Where is Somelapadu located?
Somelapadu village is located in Araku Valley Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somelapadu?
The Gram Panchayat of Somelapadu is Sunkarametta.
What is the pincode of Somelapadu?
The pincode of Somelapadu is 531149.