Eletipadu - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Eletipadu is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Eletipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eletipadu is 588664. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Eletipadu

As per Census 2011, Eletipadu village has a total population of 1,852 people, consisting of 939 males and 913 females. The village has 557 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,380 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,852939913
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639172
Scheduled Castes (SC)945341
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311714
Literate Population1,380733647
Illiterate Population472206266

Nearby Villages of Eletipadu

Eletipadu 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)
OgidiSouth-West1.08 km
ItempudiSouth-East1.16 km
PekeruEast1.31 km
GaruvuguntakhandrikaSouth1.33 km
RapakaNorth-West1.64 km
InaparruSouth-West2.66 km
RepakakhandrikaNorth2.90 km
CherukuwadaSouth-East2.93 km
SurampudiNorth-West2.96 km
KannayakumudavalliNorth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eletipadu

Eletipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Eletipadu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Eletipadu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eletipadu

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

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

Health Facilities in Eletipadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Eletipadu

Where is Eletipadu located?

Eletipadu village is located in Iragavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eletipadu?

Eletipadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Eletipadu?

The pincode of Eletipadu is 534320.

What is the population of Eletipadu?

Eletipadu has a total population of 1,852, including 939 males and 913 females.

How many households are there in Eletipadu?

There are 557 households in Eletipadu.

What is the literacy rate in Eletipadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eletipadu is 74.51%. Male literacy is 78.06% and female literacy is 70.87%.