Kurada - Gudlavalleru, Krishna

Kurada is a village situated in the Gudlavalleru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudlavalleru and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Kurada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurada is 589604. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 521356 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kurada

As per Census 2011, Kurada village has a total population of 2,752 people, consisting of 1,365 males and 1,387 females. The village has 783 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,887 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 411 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurada

Kurada 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 Kurada

Kurada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavutaram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Kurada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Kurada is about 26 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 Kurada

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

Health Facilities in Kurada

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

FAQs about Kurada