Vatapagu - Palakonda, Parvathipuram Manyam

Vatapagu is a village situated in the Palakonda mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Palakonda and around 40 km from Srikakulam. Vatapagu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatapagu is 580744. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 532440 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vatapagu

According to the 2011 Census, Vatapagu village had a total population of 1,225 people, including 592 males and 633 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.46%, with male literacy at 59.47% and female literacy at 40.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Vatapagu

Vatapagu 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 Vatapagu

Vatapagu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Vatapagu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Vatapagu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vatapagu

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

Health Facilities in Vatapagu

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

FAQs about Vatapagu