Gadikota - Giddalur, Markapuram

Gadikota is a village situated in the Giddalur mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Giddalur and around 156 km from Ongole. Ghadikota serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gadikota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadikota is 591200. The village covers a total geographical area of 2577 hectares and falls under the 523367 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Gadikota

According to the 2011 Census, Gadikota village had a total population of 2,397 people, including 1,247 males and 1,150 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.75%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 41.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadikota

Gadikota 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 Gadikota

Gadikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kistamsettipali, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Gadikota is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Gadikota is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadikota

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

Health Facilities in Gadikota

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

FAQs about Gadikota