Pathapadu - Chejerla, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Pathapadu is a village situated in the Chejerla mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chejerla and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Obulayapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathapadu is 591957. The village covers a total geographical area of 1676 hectares and falls under the 524309 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Pathapadu

As per Census 2011, Pathapadu village has a total population of 1,754 people, consisting of 880 males and 874 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,754880874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889296
Scheduled Castes (SC)457220237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643331
Literate Population858498360
Illiterate Population896382514

Nearby Villages of Pathapadu

Pathapadu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PelleruNorth-East3.65 km
BhogasamudramEast3.86 km
GollapalleWest4.17 km
PerumallapaduNorth-West4.46 km
PaderuSouth-West4.59 km
NavooruSouth-East5.21 km
VavileruSouth-West5.48 km
BathulapalleEast6.09 km
ThimmayapalemWest6.94 km
MamuduruNorth-East7.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathapadu

Pathapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vedayapalem, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nellore to Pathapadu is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Pathapadu is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathapadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pathapadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pathapadu

Where is Pathapadu located?

Pathapadu village is located in Chejerla Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathapadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Pathapadu is Obulayapalli.

What is the pincode of Pathapadu?

The pincode of Pathapadu is 524309.

What is the population of Pathapadu?

Pathapadu has a total population of 1,754, including 880 males and 874 females.

How many households are there in Pathapadu?

There are 454 households in Pathapadu.

What is the literacy rate in Pathapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathapadu is 48.92%. Male literacy is 56.59% and female literacy is 41.19%.