Wada - Chirala, Bapatla

Wada is a village situated in the Chirala mandal of Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Chirala and around 65 km from Ongole. Epurupalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wada is 591015. The village covers a total geographical area of 1260 hectares and falls under the 523157 pincode. Chirala is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Wada

Wada 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)
MurukondapaduEast3.02 km
KunkalamarruNorth-West4.67 km
KaramcheduWest5.39 km
Ipuru Palem (part)South-East6.52 km
KankatapalemNorth-East6.96 km
NarasayapalemNorth7.07 km
Veeranna PalemNorth-West7.91 km
Gavinivari PalemSouth-East8.46 km
JammulapalemNorth-East9.93 km
SwarnaSouth-West10.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wada

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Wada. The nearest railway station is Stuartpuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirala to Wada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Wada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Wada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Wada

Where is Wada located?

Wada village is located in Chirala Mandal, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wada?

The Gram Panchayat of Wada is Epurupalem.

What is the pincode of Wada?

The pincode of Wada is 523157.