Griddalur - Sydapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Griddalur is a village situated in the Sydapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sydapuram and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Griddalur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Griddalur is 592249. The village covers a total geographical area of 2900 hectares and falls under the 524409 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Griddalur

According to the 2011 Census, Griddalur village had a total population of 4,255 people, including 2,170 males and 2,085 females, living in 1,147 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.07%, with male literacy at 66.61% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,2552,1702,085
Child Population (0–6 yrs)441247194
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,146588558
Scheduled Tribes (ST)390201189
Literate Population2,2911,2811,010
Illiterate Population1,9648891,075

Nearby Villages of Griddalur

Griddalur 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)
MittathmakuruSouth-East3.90 km
PokkandalaSouth-West4.19 km
Orupalle @ TurimerlaWest4.62 km
DevaravemurNorth4.85 km
UtukurSouth-West4.91 km
KalicheduNorth-West6.06 km
JogipalleSouth-West6.14 km
VadlapudiNorth-East6.68 km
AkkampetaEast6.95 km
RamasagaramSouth6.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Griddalur

Griddalur 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 56.2 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 Griddalur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Griddalur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Griddalur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Griddalur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Griddalur

Where is Griddalur located?

Griddalur village is located in Sydapuram Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Griddalur?

Griddalur is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Griddalur?

The pincode of Griddalur is 524409.

What is the population of Griddalur?

Griddalur had a total population of 4,255, including 2,170 males and 2,085 females.

How many households are there in Griddalur?

Griddalur had 1,147 households.

What is the literacy rate in Griddalur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Griddalur was 60.07%. Male literacy was 66.61% and female literacy was 53.41%.