Mallipudi - Penumantra, West Godavari

Mallipudi is a village situated in the Penumantra mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penumantra and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Mallipudi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallipudi is 588638. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 534124 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mallipudi

According to the 2011 Census, Mallipudi village had a total population of 3,045 people, including 1,520 males and 1,525 females, living in 843 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.32%, with male literacy at 79.58% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 786, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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 Population3,0451,5201,525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272139133
Scheduled Castes (SC)786392394
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1679
Literate Population2,1441,0991,045
Illiterate Population901421480

Nearby Villages of Mallipudi

Mallipudi 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)
JuttigaSouth-East1.45 km
SomarajuillindalaparruNorth1.55 km
PaliWest2.32 km
NattarameswaramSouth-West2.75 km
PodaladaSouth-East3.64 km
PenumantraSouth3.70 km
KavalipuramNorth-East3.74 km
RelangiNorth-West3.85 km
KantheruEast4.09 km
KathavapaduSouth-East4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mallipudi

Mallipudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Relangi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Mallipudi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Mallipudi 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 Mallipudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mallipudi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mallipudi

Where is Mallipudi located?

Mallipudi village is located in Penumantra Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Mallipudi?

Mallipudi is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mallipudi?

The pincode of Mallipudi is 534124.

What is the population of Mallipudi?

Mallipudi had a total population of 3,045, including 1,520 males and 1,525 females.

How many households are there in Mallipudi?

Mallipudi had 843 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mallipudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallipudi was 77.32%. Male literacy was 79.58% and female literacy was 75.07%.