Ogidi - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Ogidi is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Ogidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ogidi is 588668. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Ogidi

As per Census 2011, Ogidi village has a total population of 1,803 people, consisting of 885 males and 918 females. The village has 552 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,252 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 750 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,803885918
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213108105
Scheduled Castes (SC)750382368
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population1,252646606
Illiterate Population551239312

Nearby Villages of Ogidi

Ogidi 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)
GaruvuguntakhandrikaSouth-East1.04 km
EletipaduNorth-East1.08 km
ItempudiEast1.55 km
InaparruSouth-West1.64 km
RapakaNorth2.07 km
PekeruEast2.33 km
KothapaduWest2.59 km
SurampudiNorth-West2.90 km
IragavaramWest3.06 km
CherukuwadaSouth-East3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ogidi

Ogidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Ogidi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Ogidi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ogidi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ogidi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ogidi

Where is Ogidi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ogidi?

Ogidi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ogidi?

The pincode of Ogidi is 534320.

What is the population of Ogidi?

Ogidi has a total population of 1,803, including 885 males and 918 females.

How many households are there in Ogidi?

There are 552 households in Ogidi.

What is the literacy rate in Ogidi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ogidi is 69.44%. Male literacy is 72.99% and female literacy is 66.01%.