Kalagampudi - Yelamanchili, West Godavari

Kalagampudi is a village situated in the Yelamanchili mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelamanchilli and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kalagampudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagampudi is 588804. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 534268 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalagampudi

As per Census 2011, Kalagampudi village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 645 males and 638 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 890 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,283645638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075651
Scheduled Castes (SC)883751
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281315
Literate Population890457433
Illiterate Population393188205

Nearby Villages of Kalagampudi

Kalagampudi 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)
ChinchinadaEast1.72 km
GondiWest1.90 km
KazaNorth2.06 km
YenuguvanilankaSouth-West2.38 km
NavarasapuramWest3.54 km
PedamamidipalleNorth-West3.75 km
ChittavaramNorth-West4.10 km
RamarajulankaSouth-East4.23 km
YelamanchiliNorth-East4.24 km
VaridhanamNorth-West4.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalagampudi

Kalagampudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasapur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Kalagampudi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kalagampudi is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagampudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalagampudi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalagampudi 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 Kalagampudi

Where is Kalagampudi located?

Kalagampudi village is located in Yelamanchili Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalagampudi?

Kalagampudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalagampudi?

The pincode of Kalagampudi is 534268.

What is the population of Kalagampudi?

Kalagampudi has a total population of 1,283, including 645 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Kalagampudi?

There are 365 households in Kalagampudi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalagampudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalagampudi is 69.37%. Male literacy is 70.85% and female literacy is 67.87%.