Rachuru - Unguturu, Eluru

Rachuru is a village situated in the Unguturu mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Unguturu and around 60 km from Eluru. Rachuru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rachuru is 588350. The village covers a total geographical area of 1382 hectares and falls under the 534406 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Rachuru

According to the 2011 Census, Rachuru village had a total population of 3,583 people, including 1,812 males and 1,771 females, living in 1,131 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 75.52% and female literacy at 68.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 814, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5831,8121,771
Child Population (0–6 yrs)324166158
Scheduled Castes (SC)814402412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381919
Literate Population2,3481,2431,105
Illiterate Population1,235569666

Nearby Villages of Rachuru

Rachuru 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)
RavulaparruNorth2.55 km
GunaparruSouth-East2.99 km
ChinanindrakolanuWest3.07 km
DontavaramNorth-East3.50 km
NarasimhapuramSouth-West3.65 km
NidamarruSouth3.87 km
KakarlamudiEast3.97 km
TallapuramNorth-West4.44 km
VipparthikhandrikaSouth-East4.64 km
AmudalapalleWest4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rachuru

Rachuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chebrol, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Rachuru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Rachuru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rachuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rachuru

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

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

FAQs about Rachuru

Where is Rachuru located?

Rachuru village is located in Unguturu Mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Rachuru?

Rachuru is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rachuru?

The pincode of Rachuru is 534406.

What is the population of Rachuru?

Rachuru had a total population of 3,583, including 1,812 males and 1,771 females.

How many households are there in Rachuru?

Rachuru had 1,131 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rachuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rachuru was 72.05%. Male literacy was 75.52% and female literacy was 68.51%.