Vadagandlapalle - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Vadagandlapalle is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Anikera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadagandlapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadagandlapalle is 596803. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Vadagandlapalle

As per Census 2011, Vadagandlapalle village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 521 males and 459 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population980521459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075552
Scheduled Castes (SC)288149139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21138
Literate Population588353235
Illiterate Population392168224

Nearby Villages of Vadagandlapalle

Vadagandlapalle 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)
AnikeraEast1.43 km
BendanakuppamSouth1.63 km
BellakogilaNorth1.86 km
ThookalNorth-West2.04 km
NallappareddiyuruEast2.12 km
RegadadinnepalleSouth-East2.16 km
NeelagirihalliWest2.17 km
PedduruSouth-West2.25 km
KaradiganahalliNorth2.51 km
MaradagattaNorth3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vadagandlapalle

Vadagandlapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Vadagandlapalle is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Vadagandlapalle is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadagandlapalle

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

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

Health Facilities in Vadagandlapalle

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

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

FAQs about Vadagandlapalle

Where is Vadagandlapalle located?

Vadagandlapalle village is located in Santhipuram Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadagandlapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Vadagandlapalle is Anikera.

What is the pincode of Vadagandlapalle?

The pincode of Vadagandlapalle is 517423.

What is the population of Vadagandlapalle?

Vadagandlapalle has a total population of 980, including 521 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Vadagandlapalle?

There are 207 households in Vadagandlapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Vadagandlapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadagandlapalle is 60.00%. Male literacy is 67.75% and female literacy is 51.20%.