Korlapadu - Bantumilli, Krishna

Korlapadu is a village situated in the Bantumilli mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bantumilli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Korlapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korlapadu is 589399. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 521324 pincode. Pedana is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Korlapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Korlapadu village had a total population of 618 people, including 308 males and 310 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 74.20% and female literacy at 67.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population618308310
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512526
Scheduled Castes (SC)18810
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population402210192
Illiterate Population21698118

Nearby Villages of Korlapadu

Korlapadu 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)
MalleswaramEast1.42 km
AmudalapalleNorth-West1.45 km
MaddetipalleNorth2.41 km
ArthamuruSouth-West2.62 km
NarayanapuramSouth-East2.95 km
BantumilliNorth-East2.98 km
Peda PandrakaSouth-East3.12 km
SatuluruWest3.25 km
ChinatummidiNorth-West3.36 km
MulaparruNorth-East3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korlapadu

Korlapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pedana, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pedana to Korlapadu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Korlapadu is about 30 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 Korlapadu

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

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

Health Facilities in Korlapadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Korlapadu

Where is Korlapadu located?

Korlapadu village is located in Bantumilli Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Korlapadu?

Korlapadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Korlapadu?

The pincode of Korlapadu is 521324.

What is the population of Korlapadu?

Korlapadu had a total population of 618, including 308 males and 310 females.

How many households are there in Korlapadu?

Korlapadu had 169 households.

What is the literacy rate in Korlapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korlapadu was 70.90%. Male literacy was 74.20% and female literacy was 67.61%.