Decherla - Kovvur, East Godavari

Decherla is a village situated in the Kovvur mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Kovvur and around 73 km from Eluru. Isukapatlapangidi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Decherla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Decherla is 588266. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 534342 pincode. Kovvur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Decherla

According to the 2011 Census, Decherla village had a total population of 1,139 people, including 560 males and 579 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.21%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 72.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 635, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Decherla

Decherla 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 Decherla

Decherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pasivedala, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kovvur to Decherla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Decherla is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Decherla

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

Health Facilities in Decherla

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

FAQs about Decherla