Empedu - Srikalahasti, Tirupati

Empedu is a village situated in the Srikalahasti mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Srikalahasti and around 112 km from Chittoor. Empedu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Empedu is 595815. The village covers a total geographical area of 593 hectares and falls under the 517620 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Empedu

According to the 2011 Census, Empedu village had a total population of 996 people, including 505 males and 491 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.96%, with male literacy at 58.63% and female literacy at 45.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Empedu

Empedu 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 Empedu

Empedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yataluru, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Empedu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Empedu is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Empedu

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

Health Facilities in Empedu

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

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