Ravipadu - Poduru, West Godavari

Ravipadu is a village situated in the Poduru mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poduru and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Ravipadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ravipadu is 588710. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 534267 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Ravipadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Narsapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ravipadu

According to the 2011 Census, Ravipadu village had a total population of 1,345 people, including 656 males and 689 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 90.42% and female literacy at 78.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Ravipadu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Ravipadu is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

FAQs about Ravipadu