Yepuru - Rapur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Yepuru 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 67 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Yepuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yepuru is 592035. The village covers a total geographical area of 1446 hectares and falls under the 524414 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Yepuru

As per Census 2011, Yepuru village has a total population of 1,246 people, consisting of 609 males and 637 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 653 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 527 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,246609637
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1216457
Scheduled Castes (SC)527258269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18610284
Literate Population653402251
Illiterate Population593207386

Nearby Villages of Yepuru

Yepuru 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)
GundavoluNorth-East4.78 km
NellepalleEast4.79 km
RapurSouth-East5.03 km
PangiliSouth-West5.13 km
GurivindapudiNorth6.39 km
AkilavalasaNorth6.54 km
TumayaEast6.96 km
BojjanapalleSouth-East7.16 km
KoturupaduSouth7.90 km
GandurupalleEast8.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yepuru

Yepuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidigallu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 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 Gudur to Yepuru is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Yepuru is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yepuru

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

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

Health Facilities in Yepuru

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

Where is Yepuru located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Yepuru?

Yepuru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Yepuru?

The pincode of Yepuru is 524414.

What is the population of Yepuru?

Yepuru has a total population of 1,246, including 609 males and 637 females.

How many households are there in Yepuru?

There are 351 households in Yepuru.

What is the literacy rate in Yepuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yepuru is 52.41%. Male literacy is 66.01% and female literacy is 39.40%.