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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Vatapagu village has a total population of 1,225 people, consisting of 592 males and 633 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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