Veerayapalem - Rapur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Veerayapalem is a village situated in the Rapur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Bojjanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veerayapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veerayapalem is 592031. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 524408 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Veerayapalem

As per Census 2011, Veerayapalem village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 183 males and 174 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population357183174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075552
Scheduled Tribes (ST)533023
Literate Population1679770
Illiterate Population19086104

Nearby Villages of Veerayapalem

Veerayapalem 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)
BojjanapalleWest2.16 km
RaviguntapalleSouth-West2.54 km
GandurupalleNorth2.56 km
Gonu NarasayapalemNorth-East3.42 km
Komatigunta RajupalemEast3.43 km
PuligilapaduSouth-West3.72 km
KommipaduSouth-East4.23 km
VepinapiakkmambapuramNorth-East4.33 km
GilakapaduNorth4.55 km
ThimmanaramapuramEast4.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Veerayapalem

Veerayapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vendodu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Veerayapalem is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Veerayapalem is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veerayapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Veerayapalem

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Veerayapalem 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 Veerayapalem

Where is Veerayapalem located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Veerayapalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Veerayapalem is Bojjanapalli.

What is the pincode of Veerayapalem?

The pincode of Veerayapalem is 524408.

What is the population of Veerayapalem?

Veerayapalem has a total population of 357, including 183 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Veerayapalem?

There are 101 households in Veerayapalem.

What is the literacy rate in Veerayapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Veerayapalem is 46.78%. Male literacy is 53.01% and female literacy is 40.23%.