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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Vekanuru village has a total population of 4,963 people, consisting of 2,548 males and 2,415 females. The village has 1,471 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,248 literate and 1,715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Vekanuru