Dechavarappadu - Muppalla, Palnadu
Dechavarappadu is a village situated in the Muppalla mandal of Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Muppalla and around 41 km from Guntur. Thondapi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dechavarappadu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dechavarappadu is 590162. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 522412 pincode. Sattenapalle is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Dechavarappadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Dechavarappadu
Dechavarappadu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chagallu | West | 3.56 km |
| Thondapi | North | 3.88 km |
| Bollavaram | East | 4.05 km |
| Muppalla | South-East | 4.56 km |
| Pamidipadu Agraharam | South | 4.83 km |
| Dammalapadu | North | 6.27 km |
| Cheemalamarri | West | 6.51 km |
| Balijepalle | North-West | 6.54 km |
| Gollapadu | South-East | 6.81 km |
| Madala | East | 7.33 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dechavarappadu
Public transport in the Dechavarappadu 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 66.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sattenapalle to Dechavarappadu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Dechavarappadu is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dechavarappadu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dechavarappadu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dechavarappadu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dechavarappadu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dechavarappadu
Where is Dechavarappadu located?
Dechavarappadu village is located in Muppalla Mandal, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dechavarappadu?
The Gram Panchayat of Dechavarappadu is Thondapi.
What is the pincode of Dechavarappadu?
The pincode of Dechavarappadu is 522412.