Mokkalapudi - Venkatagiri, Tirupati

Mokkalapudi is a village situated in the Venkatagiri mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Venkatagiri and around 91 km from Nellore. Palem Kota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mokkalapudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokkalapudi is 592345. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 524132 pincode. Venkatagiri is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Mokkalapudi

As per Census 2011, Mokkalapudi village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 234 males and 228 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population462234228
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703535
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1095158
Literate Population1569363
Illiterate Population306141165

Nearby Villages of Mokkalapudi

Mokkalapudi 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)
Thripurantaka BhatlapalleSouth-East0.88 km
DacheruvuSouth-West1.29 km
SiddavaramNorth1.58 km
VaddipalleSouth-East1.65 km
Papammacheruvu- KhandrikaNorth-West1.67 km
Palakonda SatramEast2.15 km
Dharmachatlavari KhandrikaSouth-East2.25 km
PalemkotaNorth-West2.26 km
ChelikampaduSouth-East3.14 km
Chintala Cheruvu KhandrikaNorth3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mokkalapudi

Mokkalapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Venkatagiri, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Venkatagiri to Mokkalapudi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Mokkalapudi 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 Mokkalapudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mokkalapudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mokkalapudi

Where is Mokkalapudi located?

Mokkalapudi village is located in Venkatagiri Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mokkalapudi?

The Gram Panchayat of Mokkalapudi is Palem Kota.

What is the pincode of Mokkalapudi?

The pincode of Mokkalapudi is 524132.

What is the population of Mokkalapudi?

Mokkalapudi has a total population of 462, including 234 males and 228 females.

How many households are there in Mokkalapudi?

There are 125 households in Mokkalapudi.

What is the literacy rate in Mokkalapudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mokkalapudi is 33.77%. Male literacy is 39.74% and female literacy is 27.63%.