Yeluru - Prathipadu, Kakinada

Yeluru is a village situated in the Prathipadu mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Prathipadu and around 50 km from Kakinada. Yeluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yeluru is 587308. The village covers a total geographical area of 779 hectares and falls under the 533432 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Yeluru

According to the 2011 Census, Yeluru village had a total population of 4,509 people, including 2,270 males and 2,239 females, living in 1,279 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.16%, with male literacy at 58.00% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Yeluru

Yeluru 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 Yeluru

Yeluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gollaprolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Yeluru is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Yeluru is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yeluru

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

Health Facilities in Yeluru

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

FAQs about Yeluru