Uppaluru - Kankipadu, Krishna

Uppaluru is a village situated in the Kankipadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankipadu and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Uppaluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppaluru is 589486. The village covers a total geographical area of 675 hectares and falls under the 521151 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Uppaluru

According to the 2011 Census, Uppaluru village had a total population of 5,105 people, including 2,511 males and 2,594 females, living in 1,394 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 75.24% and female literacy at 66.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,993, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppaluru

Uppaluru 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 Uppaluru

Uppaluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uppalur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Uppaluru is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Uppaluru is about 56 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 Uppaluru

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

Health Facilities in Uppaluru

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

FAQs about Uppaluru