Merikapudi - Phirangipuram, Guntur

Merikapudi is a village situated in the Phirangipuram mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phirangipuram and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Merikapudi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merikapudi is 590218. The village covers a total geographical area of 727 hectares and falls under the 522549 pincode. Narasaraopet is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Merikapudi

According to the 2011 Census, Merikapudi village had a total population of 4,861 people, including 2,403 males and 2,458 females, living in 1,293 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 69.05% and female literacy at 48.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,079, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Merikapudi

Merikapudi 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 Merikapudi

Merikapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nudurupadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasaraopet to Merikapudi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Merikapudi is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merikapudi

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

Health Facilities in Merikapudi

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

FAQs about Merikapudi