Gottipadu - Prathipadu, Guntur

Gottipadu is a village situated in the Prathipadu mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Prathipadu and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Gottipadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gottipadu is 590329. The village covers a total geographical area of 1441 hectares and falls under the 522019 pincode. Chilakaluripet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gottipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Gottipadu village had a total population of 5,615 people, including 2,772 males and 2,843 females, living in 1,570 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Gottipadu

Gottipadu 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 Gottipadu

Gottipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Phirangipuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chilakaluripet to Gottipadu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Gottipadu is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gottipadu

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

Health Facilities in Gottipadu

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

FAQs about Gottipadu