Vempadu - Unguturu, Krishna

Vempadu is a village situated in the Unguturu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Unguturu and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Vempadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vempadu is 589270. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 521260 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Vempadu

As per Census 2011, Vempadu village has a total population of 1,417 people, consisting of 687 males and 730 females. The village has 456 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 903 literate and 514 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vempadu

Vempadu 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 Vempadu

Vempadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarigoppula, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Vempadu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Vempadu is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vempadu

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

Health Facilities in Vempadu

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

FAQs about Vempadu