Mittapalem - Nagari, Chittoor

Mittapalem is a village situated in the Nagari mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagari and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Mittapalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mittapalem is 596390. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 517592 pincode. Nagari is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mittapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Mittapalem village had a total population of 1,643 people, including 831 males and 812 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 55.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,643831812
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710384
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065650
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population990583407
Illiterate Population653248405

Nearby Villages of Mittapalem

Mittapalem 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)
Therani (r)East1.14 km
MelapattuEast2.35 km
MudipalleSouth2.39 km
GollalakuppamSouth-West2.44 km
KarimbeduNorth-West2.74 km
SrinivasapuramSouth-East2.94 km
VeerakaverirajupuramSouth-East4.15 km
PandraveduSouth-West4.25 km
SaraswathivilasapuramSouth-East4.54 km
AdavikothuruNorth4.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mittapalem

Mittapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekambarakuppam, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagari to Mittapalem is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Mittapalem is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mittapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Mittapalem

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

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

FAQs about Mittapalem

Where is Mittapalem located?

Mittapalem village is located in Nagari Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mittapalem?

Mittapalem is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mittapalem?

The pincode of Mittapalem is 517592.

What is the population of Mittapalem?

Mittapalem had a total population of 1,643, including 831 males and 812 females.

How many households are there in Mittapalem?

Mittapalem had 428 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mittapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mittapalem was 67.99%. Male literacy was 80.08% and female literacy was 55.91%.