Koppera Padu - Ballikurava, Prakasam

Koppera Padu is a village situated in the Ballikurava mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ballikurava and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Kopperapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koppera Padu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koppera Padu is 590691. The village covers a total geographical area of 893 hectares and falls under the 523303 pincode. Chilakaluripet is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Koppera Padu

As per Census 2011, Koppera Padu village has a total population of 3,285 people, consisting of 1,648 males and 1,637 females. The village has 834 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 367 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,758 literate and 1,527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 824 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 393 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koppera Padu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koppera Padu

Koppera Padu 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 Koppera Padu

Koppera Padu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santamagulur, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chilakaluripet to Koppera Padu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Koppera Padu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koppera Padu

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

Health Facilities in Koppera Padu

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

FAQs about Koppera Padu