Kurchivedu - Chittoor Rural, Chittoor

Kurchivedu is a village situated in the Chittoor Rural mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Chittoor and around 15 km from Chittoor. Kurchivedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurchivedu is 596722. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 517127 pincode. Chittoor is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kurchivedu

As per Census 2011, Kurchivedu village has a total population of 373 people, consisting of 187 males and 186 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population373187186
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271611
Scheduled Castes (SC)1698782
Literate Population278150128
Illiterate Population953758

Nearby Villages of Kurchivedu

Kurchivedu 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)
AlukurupalleSouth1.32 km
PachanapalleWest1.63 km
Settiappam ThangalEast1.85 km
Bakara Narasinga Rayani PetaNorth1.86 km
AnanthapuramNorth-East1.92 km
PaluruNorth-West2.04 km
GollapalleSouth-West2.51 km
VenkatapuramNorth-West2.76 km
MurthinayanipalleNorth-East2.83 km
AnagalluNorth2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurchivedu

Kurchivedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Siddampalli, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittoor to Kurchivedu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurchivedu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kurchivedu

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

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

FAQs about Kurchivedu

Where is Kurchivedu located?

Kurchivedu village is located in Chittoor Rural Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurchivedu?

Kurchivedu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurchivedu?

The pincode of Kurchivedu is 517127.

What is the population of Kurchivedu?

Kurchivedu has a total population of 373, including 187 males and 186 females.

How many households are there in Kurchivedu?

There are 89 households in Kurchivedu.

What is the literacy rate in Kurchivedu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurchivedu is 74.53%. Male literacy is 80.21% and female literacy is 68.82%.