Lingapalem - Rapur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Lingapalem is a village situated in the Rapur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rapur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Penubarthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingapalem is 592010. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 524408 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Lingapalem

As per Census 2011, Lingapalem village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 147 males and 160 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population307147160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361521
Scheduled Castes (SC)307147160
Literate Population1487771
Illiterate Population1597089

Nearby Villages of Lingapalem

Lingapalem 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)
SuddamallaSouth-East1.82 km
GurivindapudiSouth3.00 km
Kasulanativari KhandrikaWest3.01 km
AkilavalasaSouth-West3.11 km
PenubarthiNorth-West3.41 km
Penubarthi GopasamudramNorth-West5.04 km
GundavoluSouth5.27 km
DachuruNorth-East6.32 km
GonupalleWest6.39 km
TumayaSouth-East8.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lingapalem

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Lingapalem. The nearest railway station is Manubolu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 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 Nellore to Lingapalem is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lingapalem

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

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

FAQs about Lingapalem

Where is Lingapalem located?

Lingapalem village is located in Rapur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lingapalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Lingapalem is Penubarthi.

What is the pincode of Lingapalem?

The pincode of Lingapalem is 524408.

What is the population of Lingapalem?

Lingapalem has a total population of 307, including 147 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Lingapalem?

There are 79 households in Lingapalem.

What is the literacy rate in Lingapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lingapalem is 48.21%. Male literacy is 52.38% and female literacy is 44.38%.