Veeranna Palem - Parchur, Bapatla

Veeranna Palem is a village situated in the Parchur mandal of Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Parchur and around 64 km from Ongole. Veerannapalem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Veeranna Palem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veeranna Palem is 590727. The village covers a total geographical area of 2443 hectares and falls under the 523169 pincode. Chirala is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Veeranna Palem

According to the 2011 Census, Veeranna Palem village had a total population of 5,382 people, including 2,635 males and 2,747 females, living in 1,655 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.27%, with male literacy at 76.23% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,3822,6352,747
Child Population (0–6 yrs)475233242
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,637811826
Scheduled Tribes (ST)924349
Literate Population3,3011,8311,470
Illiterate Population2,0818041,277

Nearby Villages of Veeranna Palem

Veeranna Palem 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamanayapalemNorth-East3.60 km
KunkalamarruSouth3.81 km
BodawadamandaguntaNorth-West4.04 km
NarasayapalemEast5.71 km
UpputurSouth-West6.24 km
GarnepudiNorth6.95 km
AdusumalleNorth-West6.97 km
Chennubhotla PalemNorth-East6.99 km
WadaSouth-East7.91 km
KaramcheduSouth8.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Veeranna Palem

Veeranna Palem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Stuartpuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirala to Veeranna Palem is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Veeranna Palem is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veeranna Palem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Veeranna Palem

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

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

FAQs about Veeranna Palem

Where is Veeranna Palem located?

Veeranna Palem village is located in Parchur Mandal, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Veeranna Palem?

The Grama Panchayat of Veeranna Palem is Veerannapalem.

What is the pincode of Veeranna Palem?

The pincode of Veeranna Palem is 523169.

What is the population of Veeranna Palem?

Veeranna Palem had a total population of 5,382, including 2,635 males and 2,747 females.

How many households are there in Veeranna Palem?

Veeranna Palem had 1,655 households.

What is the literacy rate in Veeranna Palem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Veeranna Palem was 67.27%. Male literacy was 76.23% and female literacy was 58.68%.