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

Vella is a village situated in the Ramachandrapuram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Ramachandrapuram and around 35 km from Kakinada. Vella village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vella is 587641. The village covers a total geographical area of 678 hectares and falls under the 533256 pincode. Ramachandrapuram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Vella

According to the 2011 Census, Vella village had a total population of 7,087 people, including 3,602 males and 3,485 females, living in 2,099 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.52%, with male literacy at 71.87% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 686, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Vella

Vella 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 Vella

Vella is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikkavolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram to Vella is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Vella is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vella

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

Health Facilities in Vella

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

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