Botikarlapadu

Botikarlapadu is a small village near Atmakur, Nellore, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of approx. 500 people.^[1]

Economy

Botikarlapadu consists of around 130 residencies^[1] and one temple which is located in the center of the village. The village is not so far from the city, but still has many cultivated areas. Agriculture is the main occupation of people living in Botikarlapadu; some of the crops grown in this region include paddy (unmilled rice), jowar, ragi, vegetables, groundnut, mango, and lime. Other occupations in Botikarlapadu are priests, carpenters, blacksmiths, barbers, weavers and potters.

Most of the villagers are migrant workers and travel to other places to do small business. Recently many people graduated in professional courses such as Master in Computer application, Engineering and scientist in agriculture.

Population and events

As of 2011, Botikarlapadu has a population of approx. 500 people.^[1] The common traditional clothing for women is a saree or salwar and for men is a dhoti or lungi; Telugu is the main language in Botikarlapadu. For the youth, the village has a formal organization for gatherings that plays a role whenever there are some events in village. Every year in May, the village people celebrates the Sri Rama Navami Festival. Most of the villagers own mobile phones and are connected to the rest of the world through television.

Transport

Botikarlapadu is easily accessed by road from Atmakur; APSRTC is running buses from Atmakur to Botikarlapadu. The nearest railway station to Botikarlapadu is Nellore and Kavali and the nearest airport is Chennai Airport, Tirupati Airport.

References

1. 1 2 3 "Botikarlapadu Population - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh". State Census 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2015.