Ekarlapalle - Kuppam, Chittoor

Ekarlapalle is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Chandam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ekarlapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekarlapalle is 596924. The village covers a total geographical area of 881 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Ekarlapalle

As per Census 2011, Ekarlapalle village has a total population of 4,626 people, consisting of 2,352 males and 2,274 females. The village has 1,024 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 527 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,783 literate and 1,843 illiterate residents. Additionally, 757 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekarlapalle

Ekarlapalle 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Ekarlapalle

Ekarlapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Ekarlapalle is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Ekarlapalle is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekarlapalle

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

Health Facilities in Ekarlapalle

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

FAQs about Ekarlapalle