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

Valicheru is a village situated in the Atreyapuram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Atreyapuram and around 78 km from Kakinada. Velicheru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Valicheru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valicheru is 587558. The village covers a total geographical area of 638 hectares and falls under the 533235 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Valicheru

As per Census 2011, Valicheru village has a total population of 4,627 people, consisting of 2,378 males and 2,249 females. The village has 1,291 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 482 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,684 literate and 1,943 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6272,3782,249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482251231
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,143588555
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population2,6841,4021,282
Illiterate Population1,943976967

Nearby Villages of Valicheru

Valicheru 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)
RajavaramNorth2.22 km
JeediguntalankaWest2.59 km
PendyalaSouth-West2.65 km
PulidindiSouth-East2.66 km
VaddiparruSouth-East2.77 km
JeediguntaWest3.03 km
KorupalleSouth-West3.29 km
PandalaparruNorth-West3.88 km
PeravaramNorth3.91 km
KalavacherlaWest4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Valicheru

Valicheru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidadavolu Jn, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Valicheru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Valicheru is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Valicheru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Valicheru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Valicheru

Where is Valicheru located?

Valicheru village is located in Atreyapuram Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Valicheru?

The Gram Panchayat of Valicheru is Velicheru.

What is the pincode of Valicheru?

The pincode of Valicheru is 533235.

What is the population of Valicheru?

Valicheru has a total population of 4,627, including 2,378 males and 2,249 females.

How many households are there in Valicheru?

There are 1,291 households in Valicheru.

What is the literacy rate in Valicheru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Valicheru is 58.01%. Male literacy is 58.96% and female literacy is 57.00%.