Vootapalle - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Vootapalle is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Vootapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vootapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vootapalle is 582606. The village covers a total geographical area of 627 hectares and falls under the 535102 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Vootapalle

As per Census 2011, Vootapalle village has a total population of 2,028 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 1,018 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 840 literate and 1,188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vootapalle

Vootapalle 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 Vootapalle

Vootapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Vootapalle is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Vootapalle is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vootapalle

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

Health Facilities in Vootapalle

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

FAQs about Vootapalle