Ravipadu - Pentapadu, West Godavari

Ravipadu is a village situated in the Pentapadu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pentapadu and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Ravipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ravipadu is 588507. The village covers a total geographical area of 1038 hectares and falls under the 534156 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ravipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Ravipadu village had a total population of 3,395 people, including 1,733 males and 1,662 females, living in 1,047 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.50%, with male literacy at 77.18% and female literacy at 73.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Ravipadu

Ravipadu 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 Ravipadu

Ravipadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prattiapadu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Ravipadu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Ravipadu is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ravipadu

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

Health Facilities in Ravipadu

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

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