Vakapalle - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Vakapalle is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Vakapalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vakapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vakapalle is 588576. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 534196 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Vakapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Vakapalle village had a total population of 1,350 people, including 692 males and 658 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.63%, with male literacy at 85.26% and female literacy at 81.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Vakapalle

Vakapalle 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 Vakapalle

Vakapalle is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Vakapalle is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Vakapalle is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vakapalle

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

Health Facilities in Vakapalle

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

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