Oddulameraka - Nandivada, Krishna

Oddulameraka is a village situated in the Nandivada mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandivada and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Oddulameraka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oddulameraka is 589293. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 521321 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Oddulameraka

As per Census 2011, Oddulameraka village has a total population of 278 people, consisting of 147 males and 131 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 54 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population278147131
Child Population (0–6 yrs)16106
Literate Population224117107
Illiterate Population543024

Nearby Villages of Oddulameraka

Oddulameraka 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)
ChedurthipaduWest1.54 km
ChinalingalaNorth1.75 km
MoparruSouth1.79 km
PuttaguntaNorth-East2.10 km
DibbanapudiNorth-West2.76 km
KoyyagurapaduWest2.83 km
PedalingalaNorth3.40 km
VinjarampaduSouth-West3.43 km
SreenivasapuramEast3.92 km
SomavarappaduSouth3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oddulameraka

Oddulameraka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dosapadu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Oddulameraka is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Oddulameraka is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oddulameraka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Oddulameraka

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

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

FAQs about Oddulameraka

Where is Oddulameraka located?

Oddulameraka village is located in Nandivada Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Oddulameraka?

Oddulameraka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Oddulameraka?

The pincode of Oddulameraka is 521321.

What is the population of Oddulameraka?

Oddulameraka has a total population of 278, including 147 males and 131 females.

How many households are there in Oddulameraka?

There are 93 households in Oddulameraka.

What is the literacy rate in Oddulameraka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oddulameraka is 80.58%. Male literacy is 79.59% and female literacy is 81.68%.