Uchaguntapalem - Dagadarthi, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Uchaguntapalem is a village situated in the Dagadarthi mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dagadarthi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Uchaguntapalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uchaguntapalem is 591872. The village covers a total geographical area of 703 hectares and falls under the 524240 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Uchaguntapalem

As per Census 2011, Uchaguntapalem village has a total population of 689 people, consisting of 363 males and 326 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population689363326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462917
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538568
Scheduled Tribes (ST)673532
Literate Population430257173
Illiterate Population259106153

Nearby Villages of Uchaguntapalem

Uchaguntapalem 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)
ChoutaputheduNorth2.14 km
GotlapalemSouth3.44 km
BodduvaripalemSouth-East3.53 km
PedaputheduWest3.56 km
TalamanchiEast3.78 km
KothavangalluSouth4.80 km
NaidupalemSouth-East5.68 km
DagadarthiNorth-West5.95 km
YelamanchipaduWest5.99 km
ThurimerlaWest6.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uchaguntapalem

Uchaguntapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talamanchi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nellore to Uchaguntapalem is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Uchaguntapalem is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uchaguntapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Uchaguntapalem

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

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

FAQs about Uchaguntapalem

Where is Uchaguntapalem located?

Uchaguntapalem village is located in Dagadarthi Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uchaguntapalem?

Uchaguntapalem is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Uchaguntapalem?

The pincode of Uchaguntapalem is 524240.

What is the population of Uchaguntapalem?

Uchaguntapalem has a total population of 689, including 363 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Uchaguntapalem?

There are 192 households in Uchaguntapalem.

What is the literacy rate in Uchaguntapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uchaguntapalem is 62.41%. Male literacy is 70.80% and female literacy is 53.07%.