Arugolanu - Bapulapadu, Krishna

Arugolanu is a village situated in the Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bapulapadu and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Arugolanu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arugolanu is 589097. The village covers a total geographical area of 890 hectares and falls under the 521106 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Arugolanu

According to the 2011 Census, Arugolanu village had a total population of 3,466 people, including 1,751 males and 1,715 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 72.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Arugolanu

Arugolanu 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 Arugolanu

Arugolanu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viravalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Arugolanu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Arugolanu is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arugolanu

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

Health Facilities in Arugolanu

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

FAQs about Arugolanu