Gollapalle - Varikuntapadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Gollapalle is a village situated in the Varikuntapadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varikuntapadu and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Mohamadapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gollapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gollapalle is 591651. The village covers a total geographical area of 983 hectares and falls under the 524236 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gollapalle

As per Census 2011, Gollapalle village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 492 males and 460 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 314 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population952492460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1227151
Scheduled Castes (SC)1768690
Scheduled Tribes (ST)314151163
Literate Population495308187
Illiterate Population457184273

Nearby Villages of Gollapalle

Gollapalle 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)
IskapalliSouth-West2.37 km
MohammadapuramNorth-East2.69 km
YerramreddipalleWest2.82 km
KancheruvuSouth-East3.41 km
KondayapalemNorth-West3.63 km
ViruvooruNorth-East5.07 km
GuvvadiSouth5.12 km
ThotalacheruvupalleWest5.34 km
GandipalemSouth-West5.51 km
ThodugupalleNorth-West5.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gollapalle

Gollapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudimetta, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Gollapalle is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Gollapalle is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gollapalle

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

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

Health Facilities in Gollapalle

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

Where is Gollapalle located?

Gollapalle village is located in Varikuntapadu Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gollapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Gollapalle is Mohamadapuram.

What is the pincode of Gollapalle?

The pincode of Gollapalle is 524236.

What is the population of Gollapalle?

Gollapalle has a total population of 952, including 492 males and 460 females.

How many households are there in Gollapalle?

There are 200 households in Gollapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Gollapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gollapalle is 52.00%. Male literacy is 62.60% and female literacy is 40.65%.