Mettupalle - Peapully, Nandyal

Mettupalle is a village situated in the Peapully mandal of Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Peapally and around 65 km from Kurnool. Mettupalle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mettupalle is 594464. The village covers a total geographical area of 2224 hectares and falls under the 518221 pincode. Dhone is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mettupalle

As per Census 2011, Mettupalle village has a total population of 4,609 people, consisting of 2,399 males and 2,210 females. The village has 1,025 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 574 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,395 literate and 2,214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 770 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6092,3992,210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)574303271
Scheduled Castes (SC)770414356
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522725
Literate Population2,3951,509886
Illiterate Population2,2148901,324

Nearby Villages of Mettupalle

Mettupalle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KothakotaWest5.62 km
DevarabandaNorth-West6.29 km
KocheruvuNorth-East7.12 km
JaladurgamEast8.01 km
ChandrapalleSouth8.45 km
KommemarriSouth-East8.71 km
PeapallySouth-West9.26 km
PeddapodillaWest10.62 km
Kotha BurujuNorth-West10.69 km
GudipaduSouth11.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mettupalle

Mettupalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malliyala, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhone to Mettupalle is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Mettupalle 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 Mettupalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mettupalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mettupalle

Where is Mettupalle located?

Mettupalle village is located in Peapully Mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mettupalle?

Mettupalle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mettupalle?

The pincode of Mettupalle is 518221.

What is the population of Mettupalle?

Mettupalle has a total population of 4,609, including 2,399 males and 2,210 females.

How many households are there in Mettupalle?

There are 1,025 households in Mettupalle.

What is the literacy rate in Mettupalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mettupalle is 51.96%. Male literacy is 62.90% and female literacy is 40.09%.