Moturu Village - Gudivada, Krishna

Moturu is a village situated in the Gudivada mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudivada and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Moturu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moturu is 589445. The village covers a total geographical area of 1303 hectares and falls under the 521323 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Moturu

As per Census 2011, Moturu village has a total population of 4,092 people, consisting of 2,127 males and 1,965 females. The village has 1,234 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 421 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,555 literate and 1,537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 4,092 2,127 1,965
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 421 249 172
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,278 659 619
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 23 11 12
Literate Population 2,555 1,373 1,182
Illiterate Population 1,537 754 783

Nearby Villages of Moturu

Moturu 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SaidepudiNorth-West1.59 km
Kalvapudi AgraharamSouth-East2.35 km
DondapaduNorth-West2.89 km
GuntakoduruNorth-East2.91 km
ChilakamudiWest2.91 km
PedapalaparruSouth3.02 km
ChinapalaparruSouth-East3.86 km
Seri GolvepalleNorth-East4.05 km
ChowtapalleSouth4.36 km
MadhavaramEast4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moturu

Moturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Moturu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Moturu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Moturu is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moturu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Moturu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moturu

Where is Moturu located?

Moturu village is located in Gudivada Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moturu?

Moturu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Moturu?

The pincode of Moturu is 521323.

What is the population of Moturu?

Moturu has a total population of 4,092, including 2,127 males and 1,965 females.

How many households are there in Moturu?

There are 1,234 households in Moturu.

What is the literacy rate in Moturu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moturu is 62.44%. Male literacy is 64.55% and female literacy is 60.15%.