Vempadu - Pedapadu, Eluru

Vempadu is a village situated in the Pedapadu mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Pedapadu and around 9 km from Eluru. Kokkirapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vempadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vempadu is 588393. The village covers a total geographical area of 436 hectares and falls under the 534004 pincode. Eluru is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Vempadu

As per Census 2011, Vempadu village has a total population of 2,277 people, consisting of 1,140 males and 1,137 females. The village has 655 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 1,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 636 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2771,1401,137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270132138
Scheduled Castes (SC)636341295
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,276698578
Illiterate Population1,001442559

Nearby Villages of Vempadu

Vempadu 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)
KokkirapaduSouth-West1.47 km
BhogapuramNorth2.20 km
KalaparruSouth3.24 km
GogulapaduSouth-East3.32 km
KoyyuruSouth-West3.58 km
RavulakuntaNorth-West3.61 km
VatluruEast3.99 km
PallerlamudiWest4.15 km
BommuluruSouth4.74 km
Punukollu ISouth5.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vempadu

Vempadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vatlur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Eluru to Vempadu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vempadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vempadu

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

Where is Vempadu located?

Vempadu village is located in Pedapadu Mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vempadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Vempadu is Kokkirapadu.

What is the pincode of Vempadu?

The pincode of Vempadu is 534004.

What is the population of Vempadu?

Vempadu has a total population of 2,277, including 1,140 males and 1,137 females.

How many households are there in Vempadu?

There are 655 households in Vempadu.

What is the literacy rate in Vempadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vempadu is 56.04%. Male literacy is 61.23% and female literacy is 50.84%.