Dammalapadu - Muppalla, Palnadu

Dammalapadu is a village situated in the Muppalla mandal of Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Muppalla and around 46 km from Guntur. Dammalapadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dammalapadu is 590166. The village covers a total geographical area of 2061 hectares and falls under the 522408 pincode. Sattenapalle is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dammalapadu

As per Census 2011, Dammalapadu village has a total population of 5,362 people, consisting of 2,708 males and 2,654 females. The village has 1,331 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 536 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,709 literate and 2,653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dammalapadu

Dammalapadu 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 Dammalapadu

Public transport in the Dammalapadu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulipalla Halt, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sattenapalle to Dammalapadu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Dammalapadu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dammalapadu

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

Health Facilities in Dammalapadu

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

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