Pegallapadu - Marripadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Pegallapadu is a village situated in the Marripadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marripadu and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Pengallapadu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pegallapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pegallapadu is 591797. The village covers a total geographical area of 935 hectares and falls under the 524312 pincode. Badvel is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pegallapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Pegallapadu village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 638 males and 594 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.74%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 49.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Pegallapadu

Pegallapadu 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 Pegallapadu

Pegallapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ontimitta, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badvel to Pegallapadu is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Pegallapadu is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pegallapadu

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

Health Facilities in Pegallapadu

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

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