Vellapalem - Chillakur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Vellapalem is a village situated in the Chillakur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chillakur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Vellapalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellapalem is 592514. The village covers a total geographical area of 1188 hectares and falls under the 524412 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Vellapalem

As per Census 2011, Vellapalem village has a total population of 1,241 people, consisting of 632 males and 609 females. The village has 442 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 372 literate and 869 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellapalem

Vellapalem 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 Vellapalem

Vellapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pedapariya, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Vellapalem is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Vellapalem is about 62 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 Vellapalem

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

Health Facilities in Vellapalem

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

FAQs about Vellapalem