Vedireswaram - Ravulapalem, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Vedireswaram is a village situated in the Ravulapalem mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Ravulapalem and around 72 km from Kakinada. Ketharajupalle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vedireswaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedireswaram is 587671. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 533238 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Vedireswaram

As per Census 2011, Vedireswaram village has a total population of 6,944 people, consisting of 3,530 males and 3,414 females. The village has 2,011 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 595 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,872 literate and 2,072 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,9443,5303,414
Child Population (0–6 yrs)595315280
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,101557544
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743539
Literate Population4,8722,6142,258
Illiterate Population2,0729161,156

Nearby Villages of Vedireswaram

Vedireswaram 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)
Komaraju LankaNorth-East2.25 km
DevarapalleSouth-East2.26 km
IthakotaSouth-West2.70 km
LakshmipolavaramNorth-West2.81 km
RavulapalemNorth2.95 km
PodagatlapalleWest3.54 km
MandapalleEast3.85 km
MummidivarappaduSouth4.49 km
GopalapuramSouth-West4.97 km
UbalankaNorth-West5.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vedireswaram

Vedireswaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tanuku, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Vedireswaram is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Vedireswaram is about 72 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 Vedireswaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vedireswaram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vedireswaram 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Vedireswaram

Where is Vedireswaram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vedireswaram?

The Gram Panchayat of Vedireswaram is Ketharajupalle.

What is the pincode of Vedireswaram?

The pincode of Vedireswaram is 533238.

What is the population of Vedireswaram?

Vedireswaram has a total population of 6,944, including 3,530 males and 3,414 females.

How many households are there in Vedireswaram?

There are 2,011 households in Vedireswaram.

What is the literacy rate in Vedireswaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vedireswaram is 70.16%. Male literacy is 74.05% and female literacy is 66.14%.