Thurpupalem - Varikuntapadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Thurpupalem is a village situated in the Varikuntapadu mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varikuntapadu and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Viruvuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thurpupalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thurpupalem is 591645. The village covers a total geographical area of 1553 hectares and falls under the 524221 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Thurpupalem

According to the 2011 Census, Thurpupalem village had a total population of 273 people, including 138 males and 135 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.20%, with male literacy at 85.04% and female literacy at 54.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Thurpupalem

Thurpupalem 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Thurpupalem

Thurpupalem is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudimetta, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Thurpupalem is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Thurpupalem is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thurpupalem

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

Health Facilities in Thurpupalem

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

FAQs about Thurpupalem