Uppalapadu | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 16°11′N 80°18′E / 16.18°N 80.30°E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
District | Guntur |
Mandal | Pedakakani |
Government | |
• Type | Panchayati raj |
• Body | Uppalapadu gram panchayat |
Area | |
• Total | 1,660 ha (4,100 acres) |
Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 6,175 |
• Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 522509 |
Area code | +91–863 |
Vehicle registration | AP |
Uppalapadu is a village in the Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Pedakakani mandal of Guntur revenue division.[2]
Uppalapadu is located at 16°11′N 80°18′E / 16.18°N 80.30°E.[4] it is located 2km from Pedakakani.
Main article: Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary |
The Bird Center is located just after the village entrance. The water tanks in the village are unique as they provide refuge to many species of birds, including endangered spot-billed pelicans and painted storks. The birds migrate here from various places such as Siberia, and use the center for nesting.[5]
Uppalapadu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[6] The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.[7] The village forms a part of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is under the jurisdiction of APCRDA.[8]
As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 7 schools. These include 5 Zilla Parishad/Mandal Parishad and 2 private schools.[9]