Velpuru - Tanuku, West Godavari

Velpuru is a village situated in the Tanuku mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanuku and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Mahalakshmicheruvu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velpuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velpuru is 588547. The village covers a total geographical area of 832 hectares and falls under the 534222 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Velpuru

According to the 2011 Census, Velpuru village had a total population of 22,768 people, including 11,102 males and 11,666 females, living in 6,781 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.29%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 76.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,905, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Velpuru

Velpuru 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 Velpuru

Velpuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Velpuru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Velpuru is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velpuru

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

Health Facilities in Velpuru

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

FAQs about Velpuru