Doddanapudi - Kalla, West Godavari

Doddanapudi is a village situated in the Kalla mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalla and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Doddanapudi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddanapudi is 588744. The village covers a total geographical area of 1278 hectares and falls under the 534237 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Doddanapudi

According to the 2011 Census, Doddanapudi village had a total population of 6,066 people, including 3,117 males and 2,949 females, living in 1,729 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.14%, with male literacy at 65.77% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddanapudi

Doddanapudi 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 Doddanapudi

Doddanapudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Akividu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Doddanapudi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Doddanapudi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddanapudi

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

Health Facilities in Doddanapudi

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

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