Kasipadu - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Kasipadu is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kasipadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasipadu is 588578. The village covers a total geographical area of 557 hectares and falls under the 534196 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kasipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Kasipadu village had a total population of 2,311 people, including 1,166 males and 1,145 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 72.28% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3111,1661,145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19291101
Scheduled Castes (SC)818387431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population1,423777646
Illiterate Population888389499

Nearby Villages of Kasipadu

Kasipadu 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)
ChintapalleNorth-East1.65 km
MudunuruNorth-West2.08 km
BodapaduNorth2.86 km
KorumilliEast2.92 km
Meena ValluruSouth-East2.95 km
Cherukuganuma AgraharamSouth-West3.12 km
AkuteegapaduNorth-West3.35 km
PipparaSouth3.38 km
KomarruSouth-East4.15 km
VallurupalleNorth4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasipadu

Kasipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Kasipadu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kasipadu is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasipadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kasipadu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kasipadu 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 >10 km

FAQs about Kasipadu

Where is Kasipadu located?

Kasipadu village is located in Ganapavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kasipadu?

Kasipadu is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kasipadu?

The pincode of Kasipadu is 534196.

What is the population of Kasipadu?

Kasipadu had a total population of 2,311, including 1,166 males and 1,145 females.

How many households are there in Kasipadu?

Kasipadu had 662 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kasipadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasipadu was 67.15%. Male literacy was 72.28% and female literacy was 61.88%.