Chigurulanka - Kovvur, East Godavari
Chigurulanka is a village situated in the Kovvur mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Kovvur and around 84 km from Eluru. Seethampeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chigurulanka village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chigurulanka is 588280. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 534302 pincode. Nidadavole is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Chigurulanka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chigurulanka
Chigurulanka 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Madduru | West | 1.26 km |
| Vijjeswaram | South | 1.98 km |
| Vadapalle | North | 2.67 km |
| Gopavaram | South-West | 3.20 km |
| Purushothapalle | South | 3.29 km |
| Peravaram | South-East | 3.67 km |
| Daravaram | West | 3.78 km |
| Thogummi | North | 4.30 km |
| Mallavaram | North-West | 4.35 km |
| Markondapadu | North-West | 4.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chigurulanka
Chigurulanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chagallu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nidadavole to Chigurulanka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Chigurulanka is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chigurulanka
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chigurulanka village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chigurulanka
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chigurulanka village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chigurulanka
Where is Chigurulanka located?
Chigurulanka village is located in Kovvur Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chigurulanka?
The Gram Panchayat of Chigurulanka is Seethampeta.
What is the pincode of Chigurulanka?
The pincode of Chigurulanka is 534302.