Vatluru - Pedapadu, Eluru

Vatluru is a village situated in the Pedapadu mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Pedapadu and around 5 km from Eluru. Vatluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatluru is 588397. The village covers a total geographical area of 2219 hectares and falls under the 534007 pincode. Eluru is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Vatluru

As per Census 2011, Vatluru village has a total population of 14,368 people, consisting of 6,780 males and 7,588 females. The village has 3,308 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,077 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,403 literate and 2,965 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,150 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population14,3686,7807,588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,077528549
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,1501,3441,806
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1929498
Literate Population11,4035,5355,868
Illiterate Population2,9651,2451,720

Nearby Villages of Vatluru

Vatluru 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)
GogulapaduSouth-West3.25 km
KothuruSouth-East3.54 km
VempaduWest3.99 km
DuggiralaNorth4.02 km
BhogapuramNorth-West4.18 km
KalaparruSouth-West4.84 km
KokkirapaduWest4.87 km
TallagudemSouth-East5.05 km
BurugagudemEast5.19 km
Punukollu ISouth-West5.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vatluru

Vatluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vatlur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 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 Eluru to Vatluru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vatluru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vatluru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vatluru 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vatluru

Where is Vatluru located?

Vatluru village is located in Pedapadu Mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vatluru?

Vatluru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vatluru?

The pincode of Vatluru is 534007.

What is the population of Vatluru?

Vatluru has a total population of 14,368, including 6,780 males and 7,588 females.

How many households are there in Vatluru?

There are 3,308 households in Vatluru.

What is the literacy rate in Vatluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vatluru is 79.36%. Male literacy is 81.64% and female literacy is 77.33%.