Vadigepalle - Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai

Vadigepalle is a village situated in the Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Gorantla and around 95 km from Anantapur. Vadigepalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vadigepalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadigepalle is 595527. The village covers a total geographical area of 1756 hectares and falls under the 515241 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Vadigepalle

According to the 2011 Census, Vadigepalle village had a total population of 2,795 people, including 1,425 males and 1,370 females, living in 696 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.18%, with male literacy at 68.73% and female literacy at 43.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadigepalle

Vadigepalle 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 Vadigepalle

Vadigepalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Vadigepalle is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Vadigepalle is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadigepalle

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

Health Facilities in Vadigepalle

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

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