Gandlapadu - Putlur, Ananthapuramu

Gandlapadu is a village situated in the Putlur mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Putlur and around 62 km from Anantapur. Gandlapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandlapadu is 595023. The village covers a total geographical area of 841 hectares and falls under the 515414 pincode. Tadpatri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gandlapadu

As per Census 2011, Gandlapadu village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 291 males and 281 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572291281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522824
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246361
Literate Population314194120
Illiterate Population25897161

Nearby Villages of Gandlapadu

Gandlapadu 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)
ChallavaripalleNorth-East2.65 km
JambulapaduEast3.33 km
DiguvapalleWest4.08 km
Tadpatri (r)North4.50 km
HusenapuramNorth-East5.27 km
SanagalaguduruSouth-East5.40 km
VeerapuramEast5.52 km
PutlurSouth-West5.98 km
Nandalapadu (r)North-West5.99 km
KandikapulaWest6.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandlapadu

Gandlapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Challavaripalli, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadpatri to Gandlapadu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Gandlapadu is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandlapadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gandlapadu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gandlapadu 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 Gandlapadu

Where is Gandlapadu located?

Gandlapadu village is located in Putlur Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandlapadu?

Gandlapadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gandlapadu?

The pincode of Gandlapadu is 515414.

What is the population of Gandlapadu?

Gandlapadu has a total population of 572, including 291 males and 281 females.

How many households are there in Gandlapadu?

There are 151 households in Gandlapadu.

What is the literacy rate in Gandlapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandlapadu is 54.90%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 42.70%.