Dondapudi - Gopalapuram, East Godavari

Dondapudi is a village situated in the Gopalapuram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Gopalapuram and around 88 km from Eluru. Dondapudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dondapudi is 588131. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 534318 pincode. Kovvur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dondapudi

As per Census 2011, Dondapudi village has a total population of 3,408 people, consisting of 1,715 males and 1,693 females. The village has 922 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,032 literate and 1,376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4081,7151,693
Child Population (0–6 yrs)380201179
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,481738743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371423
Literate Population2,0321,057975
Illiterate Population1,376658718

Nearby Villages of Dondapudi

Dondapudi 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)
SagipaduSouth-West2.21 km
Pragada PalleNorth-East2.31 km
NagampalemNorth-West2.68 km
Lakshminarayana DevipetaWest4.19 km
GangoluSouth-East4.21 km
VinjaramNorth4.46 km
SaripallekuntaWest4.59 km
KovvurupaduSouth5.00 km
VenkatapuramEast5.59 km
KaragapaduSouth-West5.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dondapudi

Dondapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pasivedala, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kovvur to Dondapudi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Dondapudi 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 Dondapudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dondapudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dondapudi 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 Dondapudi

Where is Dondapudi located?

Dondapudi village is located in Gopalapuram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dondapudi?

Dondapudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dondapudi?

The pincode of Dondapudi is 534318.

What is the population of Dondapudi?

Dondapudi has a total population of 3,408, including 1,715 males and 1,693 females.

How many households are there in Dondapudi?

There are 922 households in Dondapudi.

What is the literacy rate in Dondapudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dondapudi is 59.62%. Male literacy is 61.63% and female literacy is 57.59%.