Ogirala - Bapulapadu, Krishna

Ogirala is a village situated in the Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bapulapadu and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Ogirala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ogirala is 589099. The village covers a total geographical area of 943 hectares and falls under the 521106 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ogirala

According to the 2011 Census, Ogirala village had a total population of 1,882 people, including 932 males and 950 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 62.12% and female literacy at 59.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ogirala

Ogirala 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 Ogirala

Ogirala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viravalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Ogirala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Ogirala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ogirala

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

Health Facilities in Ogirala

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

FAQs about Ogirala