Elukapadu - Unguturu, Krishna

Elukapadu is a village situated in the Unguturu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Unguturu and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Elukapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elukapadu is 589266. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 521312 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Elukapadu

As per Census 2011, Elukapadu village has a total population of 487 people, consisting of 244 males and 243 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 340 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Elukapadu

Elukapadu 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 Elukapadu

Public transport in the Elukapadu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indupalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Elukapadu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Elukapadu is about 57 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 Elukapadu

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

Health Facilities in Elukapadu

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

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