Yerrakotapalle - Kalakada, Annamayya

Yerrakotapalle is a village situated in the Kalakada mandal of Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Kalakada and around 102 km from Chittoor. Yerrakotapalle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerrakotapalle is 595665. The village covers a total geographical area of 2056 hectares and falls under the 517236 pincode. Madanapalle is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Yerrakotapalle

As per Census 2011, Yerrakotapalle village has a total population of 3,461 people, consisting of 1,689 males and 1,772 females. The village has 973 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,010 literate and 1,451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4611,6891,772
Child Population (0–6 yrs)359177182
Scheduled Castes (SC)322166156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442321
Literate Population2,0101,158852
Illiterate Population1,451531920

Nearby Villages of Yerrakotapalle

Yerrakotapalle 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)
NawabpetSouth-West1.87 km
RatiguntapalleNorth2.20 km
DevalapalleNorth4.07 km
MudiamvaripalleSouth4.24 km
GangapuramEast4.86 km
MadinenipalemNorth-West5.13 km
KadirayacheruvuWest5.63 km
Kalakadadoddi PalleNorth-East5.73 km
CheekatipalleSouth-East5.95 km
NadimicherlaNorth-West6.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yerrakotapalle

Yerrakotapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallkiri, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanapalle to Yerrakotapalle is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Yerrakotapalle is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerrakotapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Yerrakotapalle

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

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

FAQs about Yerrakotapalle

Where is Yerrakotapalle located?

Yerrakotapalle village is located in Kalakada Mandal, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yerrakotapalle?

Yerrakotapalle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Yerrakotapalle?

The pincode of Yerrakotapalle is 517236.

What is the population of Yerrakotapalle?

Yerrakotapalle has a total population of 3,461, including 1,689 males and 1,772 females.

How many households are there in Yerrakotapalle?

There are 973 households in Yerrakotapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Yerrakotapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yerrakotapalle is 58.08%. Male literacy is 68.56% and female literacy is 48.08%.