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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Eletipadu village had a total population of 1,852 people, including 939 males and 913 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 76.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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 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 Grama Panchayat of Eletipadu?

Eletipadu is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Eletipadu?

The pincode of Eletipadu is 534320.

What is the population of Eletipadu?

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

How many households are there in Eletipadu?

Eletipadu had 557 households.

What is the literacy rate in Eletipadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eletipadu was 81.71%. Male literacy was 86.44% and female literacy was 76.93%.