Gilakapadu - Rapur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Gilakapadu is a village situated in the Rapur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Gilakapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilakapadu is 592025. The village covers a total geographical area of 3730 hectares and falls under the 524408 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gilakapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Gilakapadu village had a total population of 2,679 people, including 1,315 males and 1,364 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.35%, with male literacy at 65.38% and female literacy at 55.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 717, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilakapadu

Gilakapadu 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 Gilakapadu

Gilakapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kondagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Gilakapadu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Gilakapadu is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gilakapadu

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

Health Facilities in Gilakapadu

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

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