Degapudi - Podalakur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Degapudi is a village situated in the Podalakur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Podalakur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Degapudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Degapudi is 592074. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066 hectares and falls under the 524409 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Degapudi

As per Census 2011, Degapudi village has a total population of 1,543 people, consisting of 799 males and 744 females. The village has 430 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,543799744
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1488266
Scheduled Castes (SC)19910198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1749777
Literate Population842486356
Illiterate Population701313388

Nearby Villages of Degapudi

Degapudi 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)
Degapudi RajupalemWest1.87 km
InukurthyNorth-East2.90 km
MalicheduEast2.95 km
DugguntaWest3.82 km
KalicheduSouth-East4.38 km
Marripalle GopasamudramNorth-East4.85 km
PerumallapaduSouth5.04 km
UchapalleNorth-West5.27 km
Duggunta RajupalemWest5.36 km
ParlapalleNorth-East5.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Degapudi

Degapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manubolu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nellore to Degapudi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Degapudi

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

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

Health Facilities in Degapudi

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

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

FAQs about Degapudi

Where is Degapudi located?

Degapudi village is located in Podalakur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Degapudi?

Degapudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Degapudi?

The pincode of Degapudi is 524409.

What is the population of Degapudi?

Degapudi has a total population of 1,543, including 799 males and 744 females.

How many households are there in Degapudi?

There are 430 households in Degapudi.

What is the literacy rate in Degapudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Degapudi is 54.57%. Male literacy is 60.83% and female literacy is 47.85%.