Oduru - Ramachandrapuram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Oduru is a village situated in the Ramachandrapuram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Ramachandrapuram and around 20 km from Kakinada. Oduru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oduru is 587636. The village covers a total geographical area of 464 hectares and falls under the 533256 pincode. Ramachandrapuram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Oduru

As per Census 2011, Oduru village has a total population of 2,281 people, consisting of 1,123 males and 1,158 females. The village has 632 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,473 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2811,1231,158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)278130148
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,379686693
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population1,473769704
Illiterate Population808354454

Nearby Villages of Oduru

Oduru 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)
VelangiEast1.75 km
NarasapurapupetaWest2.02 km
SiripuramSouth2.31 km
G. BhavaramSouth-East2.60 km
YanamadalaSouth-West2.79 km
TadipalleSouth2.96 km
VendraNorth3.00 km
MelluruNorth-West3.53 km
KuradaNorth-East3.70 km
YandamuruSouth-East3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Oduru

Oduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikkavolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram to Oduru is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Oduru is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oduru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Oduru

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

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

FAQs about Oduru

Where is Oduru located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Oduru?

Oduru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Oduru?

The pincode of Oduru is 533256.

What is the population of Oduru?

Oduru has a total population of 2,281, including 1,123 males and 1,158 females.

How many households are there in Oduru?

There are 632 households in Oduru.

What is the literacy rate in Oduru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oduru is 64.58%. Male literacy is 68.48% and female literacy is 60.79%.