Velapadi Village - Arani, Tiruvannamalai

Velapadi is a village situated in the Arani taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Chitteri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velapadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velapadi is 631199. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.27 hectares and falls under the 632317 pincode. Arani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Velapadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arani Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Velapadi

As per Census 2011, Velapadi village has a total population of 8,655 people, consisting of 4,290 males and 4,365 females. The village has 2,082 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,013 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,961 literate and 2,694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,931 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 8,655 4,290 4,365
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,013 485 528
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,931 933 998
Literate Population 5,961 3,271 2,690
Illiterate Population 2,694 1,019 1,675

Nearby Villages of Velapadi

Velapadi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Paiyur (ct)North2.34 km
NesalSouth2.44 km
KalpoondiNorth-East3.17 km
AraniNorth-West3.22 km
Mel SeeshamangalamEast3.98 km
AgaramSouth-East4.71 km
IrumbeduNorth5.01 km
MarusoorSouth5.09 km
Sathiyavijayanagaram (part)North-East5.17 km
MamandurNorth-East5.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Velapadi

Public transport in the Velapadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arni Road, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arani to Velapadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velapadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Velapadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Velapadi

Where is Velapadi located?

Velapadi village is located in Arani Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Velapadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Velapadi is Chitteri.

What is the pincode of Velapadi?

The pincode of Velapadi is 632317.

What is the population of Velapadi?

Velapadi has a total population of 8,655, including 4,290 males and 4,365 females.

How many households are there in Velapadi?

There are 2,082 households in Velapadi.

What is the literacy rate in Velapadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velapadi is 68.87%. Male literacy is 76.25% and female literacy is 61.63%.