Medapi - Tripuranthakam, Markapuram

Medapi is a village situated in the Tripuranthakam mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Tripuranthakam and around 143 km from Ongole. Medapi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medapi is 590571. The village covers a total geographical area of 3074 hectares and falls under the 523326 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Medapi

According to the 2011 Census, Medapi village had a total population of 6,589 people, including 3,347 males and 3,242 females, living in 1,627 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.05%, with male literacy at 54.80% and female literacy at 28.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Medapi

Medapi 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 Medapi

Medapi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurichedu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Medapi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Medapi is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medapi

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

Health Facilities in Medapi

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

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