Doppalapudi - Ponnur, Guntur

Doppalapudi is a village situated in the Ponnur mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Doppalapudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doppalapudi is 590364. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 522316 pincode. Ponnur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Doppalapudi

As per Census 2011, Doppalapudi village has a total population of 2,966 people, consisting of 1,472 males and 1,494 females. The village has 918 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,980 literate and 986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 885 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 286 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9661,4721,494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227126101
Scheduled Castes (SC)885432453
Scheduled Tribes (ST)286144142
Literate Population1,9801,038942
Illiterate Population986434552

Nearby Villages of Doppalapudi

Doppalapudi 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)
PatchalatadiparruNorth-East1.40 km
MannavaWest2.74 km
DandamudiEast2.98 km
MunipalleNorth3.08 km
UpparapalemSouth-West3.97 km
JupudiNorth-West4.34 km
AremandaEast4.85 km
BrahmanakodurNorth5.16 km
ThottempudiNorth-East5.37 km
MamillapalleNorth-East5.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doppalapudi

Doppalapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidubrolu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Ponnur to Doppalapudi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Doppalapudi is about 26 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 Doppalapudi

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

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

Health Facilities in Doppalapudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Doppalapudi

Where is Doppalapudi located?

Doppalapudi village is located in Ponnur Mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doppalapudi?

Doppalapudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Doppalapudi?

The pincode of Doppalapudi is 522316.

What is the population of Doppalapudi?

Doppalapudi has a total population of 2,966, including 1,472 males and 1,494 females.

How many households are there in Doppalapudi?

There are 918 households in Doppalapudi.

What is the literacy rate in Doppalapudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doppalapudi is 66.76%. Male literacy is 70.52% and female literacy is 63.05%.