Nelapadu - Tenali, Guntur

Nelapadu is a village situated in the Tenali mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tenali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Nelapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelapadu is 590295. The village covers a total geographical area of 1472 hectares and falls under the 522202 pincode. Tenali is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nelapadu

As per Census 2011, Nelapadu village has a total population of 1,078 people, consisting of 532 males and 546 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 717 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 524 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,078532546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904941
Scheduled Castes (SC)524259265
Literate Population717382335
Illiterate Population361150211

Nearby Villages of Nelapadu

Nelapadu 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)
BurripalemEast2.26 km
China Ravuru (r)South3.35 km
SiripuramNorth3.79 km
KatevaramNorth-West4.51 km
AthotaNorth5.17 km
PedaravuruSouth5.27 km
ChadalawadaEast5.44 km
ChivalurNorth-East5.57 km
JampaniSouth-East5.64 km
ChemudupaduEast5.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nelapadu

Nelapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinnaravuru, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tenali to Nelapadu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Nelapadu is about 40 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 Nelapadu

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

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

Health Facilities in Nelapadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nelapadu

Where is Nelapadu located?

Nelapadu village is located in Tenali Mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nelapadu?

Nelapadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nelapadu?

The pincode of Nelapadu is 522202.

What is the population of Nelapadu?

Nelapadu has a total population of 1,078, including 532 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Nelapadu?

There are 302 households in Nelapadu.

What is the literacy rate in Nelapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nelapadu is 66.51%. Male literacy is 71.80% and female literacy is 61.36%.