Thakkellapadu - Mandavalli, Eluru

Thakkellapadu is a village situated in the Mandavalli mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Mandavalli and around 68 km from Machilipatnam. Takkellapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakkellapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakkellapadu is 589313. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 521340 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Thakkellapadu

As per Census 2011, Thakkellapadu village has a total population of 1,320 people, consisting of 646 males and 674 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakkellapadu

Thakkellapadu 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 Thakkellapadu

Thakkellapadu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandavalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Thakkellapadu is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Thakkellapadu is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakkellapadu

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

Health Facilities in Thakkellapadu

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

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