Nelakota - Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai

Nelakota is a village situated in the Dharmavaram mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dharmavaram and around 60 km from Anantapur. Nelakota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelakota is 595163. The village covers a total geographical area of 3467 hectares and falls under the 515159 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nelakota

As per Census 2011, Nelakota village has a total population of 2,082 people, consisting of 1,099 males and 983 females. The village has 528 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,201 literate and 881 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 643 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nelakota

Nelakota 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 Nelakota

Nelakota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basampalle, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Nelakota is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Nelakota is about 60 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 Nelakota

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

Health Facilities in Nelakota

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

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