Vekanuru - Avanigadda, Krishna

Vekanuru is a village situated in the Avanigadda mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avanigadda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Tungalavaripalem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vekanuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vekanuru is 589777. The village covers a total geographical area of 1524 hectares and falls under the 521122 pincode. Repalle is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Vekanuru

According to the 2011 Census, Vekanuru village had a total population of 4,963 people, including 2,548 males and 2,415 females, living in 1,471 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.65%, with male literacy at 72.14% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Vekanuru

Vekanuru 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 Vekanuru

Vekanuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Repalle, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Repalle to Vekanuru is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Vekanuru is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vekanuru

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

Health Facilities in Vekanuru

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

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