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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Velagapalle village has a total population of 664 people, consisting of 336 males and 328 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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