Vellalur - Ponnur, Guntur

Vellalur is a village situated in the Ponnur mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Vellaluru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vellalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellalur is 590358. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 522212 pincode. Ponnur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Vellalur

According to the 2011 Census, Vellalur village had a total population of 2,605 people, including 1,316 males and 1,289 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.48%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellalur

Vellalur 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 Vellalur

Vellalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tsunduru, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ponnur to Vellalur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Vellalur is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vellalur

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

Health Facilities in Vellalur

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

FAQs about Vellalur