Medapadu - Yelamanchili, West Godavari

Medapadu is a village situated in the Yelamanchili mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelamanchilli and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Medapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medapadu is 588800. The village covers a total geographical area of 512 hectares and falls under the 534268 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Medapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Medapadu village had a total population of 3,800 people, including 1,895 males and 1,905 females, living in 1,066 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.36%, with male literacy at 85.15% and female literacy at 79.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Medapadu

Medapadu 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 Medapadu

Medapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Medapadu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Medapadu is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medapadu

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

Health Facilities in Medapadu

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

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