Thellapadu - Kaligiri, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Thellapadu is a village situated in the Kaligiri mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaligiri and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Tellapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thellapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thellapadu is 591735. The village covers a total geographical area of 2309 hectares and falls under the 524228 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Thellapadu

As per Census 2011, Thellapadu village has a total population of 1,848 people, consisting of 933 males and 915 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,848933915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789880
Scheduled Castes (SC)381199182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723933
Literate Population1,119667452
Illiterate Population729266463

Nearby Villages of Thellapadu

Thellapadu 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)
GottigundalaNorth-West5.38 km
SettipalemNorth-East5.44 km
China AnnaluruEast5.96 km
KatepalleWest5.97 km
ChinthaladeviNorth6.50 km
VeeranakolluSouth6.67 km
RavipaduSouth-West7.79 km
Thurpu- BrahmanapalleNorth-East8.31 km
Thurpu- JangalapalleNorth-East8.34 km
AudimurthipuramNorth-East9.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thellapadu

Thellapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavali, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 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 Kavali to Thellapadu is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Thellapadu is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thellapadu

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

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

Health Facilities in Thellapadu

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

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

FAQs about Thellapadu

Where is Thellapadu located?

Thellapadu village is located in Kaligiri Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thellapadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Thellapadu is Tellapadu.

What is the pincode of Thellapadu?

The pincode of Thellapadu is 524228.

What is the population of Thellapadu?

Thellapadu has a total population of 1,848, including 933 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Thellapadu?

There are 468 households in Thellapadu.

What is the literacy rate in Thellapadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thellapadu is 60.55%. Male literacy is 71.49% and female literacy is 49.40%.