Darakanipadu - Gudluru, Prakasam

Darakanipadu is a village situated in the Gudluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudluru and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Darakanipadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darakanipadu is 591582. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016 hectares and falls under the 523281 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Darakanipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Darakanipadu village had a total population of 2,251 people, including 1,131 males and 1,120 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 64.23% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 536.

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

Nearby Villages of Darakanipadu

Darakanipadu 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 Darakanipadu

Darakanipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Darakanipadu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Darakanipadu is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darakanipadu

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

Health Facilities in Darakanipadu

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

FAQs about Darakanipadu