Mukkollu - Kirlampudi, Kakinada

Mukkollu is a village situated in the Kirlampudi mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Kirlampudi and around 28 km from Kakinada. Mukkollu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukkollu is 587273. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 533431 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Mukkollu

As per Census 2011, Mukkollu village has a total population of 2,617 people, consisting of 1,315 males and 1,302 females. The village has 718 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,367 literate and 1,250 illiterate residents. Additionally, 467 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6171,3151,302
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312166146
Scheduled Castes (SC)467238229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population1,367698669
Illiterate Population1,250617633

Nearby Villages of Mukkollu

Mukkollu 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)
RajupalemNorth-West1.12 km
TatiparthiSouth-West1.32 km
B. KothuruEast2.00 km
RamakrishnapuramWest2.29 km
MangiturthiSouth-East2.30 km
ChandramampalleSouth-West2.52 km
JagapathirajapuramEast2.60 km
DiviliSouth-West2.96 km
ViravaSouth3.11 km
KirlampudiNorth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mukkollu

Public transport in the Mukkollu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandrampalem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Mukkollu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Mukkollu is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukkollu

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

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

Health Facilities in Mukkollu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mukkollu

Where is Mukkollu located?

Mukkollu village is located in Kirlampudi Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mukkollu?

Mukkollu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mukkollu?

The pincode of Mukkollu is 533431.

What is the population of Mukkollu?

Mukkollu has a total population of 2,617, including 1,315 males and 1,302 females.

How many households are there in Mukkollu?

There are 718 households in Mukkollu.

What is the literacy rate in Mukkollu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mukkollu is 52.24%. Male literacy is 53.08% and female literacy is 51.38%.