Vetlapalem Village Overview
Vetlapalem is a village in Samalkota tehsil of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 6 km from Samalkota tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Kakinada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Vetlapalem village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Vetlapalem village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vetlapalem is 587437. The village covers a geographical area of 1967 hectares and has a pincode of 533434. Samalkot is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Vetlapalem
Population & Demographics of Vetlapalem
This section provides population and demographic details of Vetlapalem village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,757 | 7,686 | 8,071 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,533 | 763 | 770 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,246 | 1,575 | 1,671 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 81 | 43 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 9,231 | 4,641 | 4,590 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,526 | 3,045 | 3,481 |
Key population details of Vetlapalem village are given below:
- Vetlapalem village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 15,757, including approximately 7,686 males and 8,071 females, with a sex ratio of 1050 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 3,246 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 81 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Vetlapalem village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.58%.
- There are around 4,769 households in Vetlapalem village.
Transport & Connectivity of Vetlapalem
Transport facilities help residents of Vetlapalem village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Vetlapalem
The following villages are located close to Vetlapalem and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vetlapalem
- Where is Vetlapalem located?
- Vetlapalem village is located in Samalkota Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vetlapalem?
- Vetlapalem is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Vetlapalem?
- The pincode of Vetlapalem is 533434.
- What is the population of Vetlapalem?
- Vetlapalem has a total population of 15,757, including 7,686 males and 8,071 females.
- How many households are there in Vetlapalem?
- There are 4,769 households in Vetlapalem.
- What is the literacy rate in Vetlapalem?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vetlapalem is 58.58%. Male literacy is 60.38% and female literacy is 56.87%.