Pusalapadu - Bestavaripeta, Markapuram

Pusalapadu is a village situated in the Bestavaripeta mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bestawaripeta and around 118 km from Ongole. Chetticherla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pusalapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusalapadu is 591148. The village covers a total geographical area of 2512 hectares and falls under the 523334 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pusalapadu

As per Census 2011, Pusalapadu village has a total population of 5,466 people, consisting of 2,852 males and 2,614 females. The village has 1,402 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 567 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,988 literate and 2,478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pusalapadu

Pusalapadu 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 Pusalapadu

Pusalapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaggambotla Krishnapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Pusalapadu is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Pusalapadu is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pusalapadu

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

Health Facilities in Pusalapadu

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

FAQs about Pusalapadu