Sankaralingam Gudipadu - Ballikurava, Prakasam

Sankaralingam Gudipadu is a village situated in the Ballikurava mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ballikurava and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. S.l.gudipadu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Sankaralingam Gudipadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankaralingam Gudipadu is 590685. The village covers a total geographical area of 1098 hectares and falls under the 523303 pincode. Chilakaluripet is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Sankaralingam Gudipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Sankaralingam Gudipadu village had a total population of 2,051 people, including 1,025 males and 1,026 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.15%, with male literacy at 60.02% and female literacy at 46.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankaralingam Gudipadu

Sankaralingam Gudipadu 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 Sankaralingam Gudipadu

Sankaralingam Gudipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vellalcheruvu H, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chilakaluripet to Sankaralingam Gudipadu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Sankaralingam Gudipadu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankaralingam Gudipadu

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

Health Facilities in Sankaralingam Gudipadu

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

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