Kattunga - Atreyapuram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Kattunga is a village situated in the Atreyapuram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Atreyapuram and around 63 km from Kakinada. Kattunga village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kattunga is 587564. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 533235 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kattunga

According to the 2011 Census, Kattunga village had a total population of 3,860 people, including 1,939 males and 1,921 females, living in 1,218 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 68.45% and female literacy at 63.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kattunga

Kattunga 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 Kattunga

Kattunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaldhari, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Kattunga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Kattunga is about 63 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 Kattunga

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

Health Facilities in Kattunga

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

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