Velagapalle - Ganapavaram, West Godavari

Velagapalle is a village situated in the Ganapavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ganapavaram and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Velagapalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Velagapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velagapalle is 588568. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 534198 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Velagapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Velagapalle village had a total population of 664 people, including 336 males and 328 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.17%, with male literacy at 77.89% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Velagapalle

Velagapalle 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 Velagapalle

Velagapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Velagapalle is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Velagapalle is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velagapalle

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

Health Facilities in Velagapalle

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

FAQs about Velagapalle