Velangi Village Overview
Velangi is a village in Sankhavaram tehsil of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 28 km from Sankhavaram tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Kakinada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Velangi village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Velangi 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 Velangi is 587026. The village covers a geographical area of 228 hectares and has a pincode of 533446. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Location Map of Velangi
Population & Demographics of Velangi
This section provides population and demographic details of Velangi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 603 | 295 | 308 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 24 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 505 | 253 | 252 |
| Literate Population | 312 | 154 | 158 |
| Illiterate Population | 291 | 141 | 150 |
Key population details of Velangi village are given below:
- Velangi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 603, including approximately 295 males and 308 females, with a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 28 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 505 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Velangi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.74%.
- There are around 188 households in Velangi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Velangi
Transport facilities help residents of Velangi 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Velangi
The following villages are located close to Velangi 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 Velangi
- Where is Velangi located?
- Velangi village is located in Sankhavaram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Velangi?
- Velangi is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Velangi?
- The pincode of Velangi is 533446.
- What is the population of Velangi?
- Velangi has a total population of 603, including 295 males and 308 females.
- How many households are there in Velangi?
- There are 188 households in Velangi.
- What is the literacy rate in Velangi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velangi is 51.74%. Male literacy is 52.20% and female literacy is 51.30%.