Downuru - Koyyuru, Alluri Sitharama Raju

Downuru is a village situated in the Koyyuru mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from Koyyuru and around 87 km from Visakhapatnam. Downuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Downuru is 585647. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 531087 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Downuru

As per Census 2011, Downuru village has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 330 males and 233 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 706 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 484 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Downuru

Downuru 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 Downuru

Downuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Regupalem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Downuru is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Downuru is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Downuru

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

Health Facilities in Downuru

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

FAQs about Downuru