Atcherla - Kasimkota, Anakapalli

Atcherla is a village situated in the Kasimkota mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Kasimkota and around 58 km from Visakhapatnam. Atcherla village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atcherla is 586323. The village covers a total geographical area of 1148 hectares and falls under the 531031 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Atcherla

According to the 2011 Census, Atcherla village had a total population of 2,353 people, including 1,173 males and 1,180 females, living in 691 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.05%, with male literacy at 57.37% and female literacy at 38.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Atcherla

Atcherla 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 Atcherla

Atcherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bayyavaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Atcherla is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Atcherla is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atcherla

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

Health Facilities in Atcherla

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

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