Markondapadu - Chagallu, East Godavari

Markondapadu is a village situated in the Chagallu mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Chagallu and around 88 km from Eluru. Markundapadu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Markondapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Markondapadu is 588286. The village covers a total geographical area of 835 hectares and falls under the 534301 pincode. Nidadavole is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Markondapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Markondapadu village had a total population of 4,887 people, including 2,412 males and 2,475 females, living in 1,450 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 76.18% and female literacy at 70.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,716, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Markondapadu

Markondapadu 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 Markondapadu

Markondapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chagallu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nidadavole to Markondapadu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Markondapadu is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Markondapadu

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

Health Facilities in Markondapadu

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

FAQs about Markondapadu