Cherkumilli - Kruthivennu, Krishna

Cherkumilli is a village situated in the Kruthivennu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kruthivennu and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Cherukumilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherkumilli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherkumilli is 589382. The village covers a total geographical area of 674 hectares and falls under the 521324 pincode. Pedana is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Cherkumilli

As per Census 2011, Cherkumilli village has a total population of 1,174 people, consisting of 573 males and 601 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,174573601
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)814239
Literate Population733377356
Illiterate Population441196245

Nearby Villages of Cherkumilli

Cherkumilli 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PendurruNorth-West2.26 km
EndapalleNorth-East2.48 km
China PandrakaSouth-West2.62 km
BantumilliWest3.68 km
MunipedaNorth-East4.00 km
MulaparruNorth-West4.56 km
InteruSouth-East4.67 km
Peda PandrakaSouth-West5.10 km
MalleswaramWest5.18 km
NeelipudiNorth-East5.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Cherkumilli

Cherkumilli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pedana, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pedana to Cherkumilli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Cherkumilli is about 35 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 Cherkumilli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Cherkumilli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Cherkumilli 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Cherkumilli

Where is Cherkumilli located?

Cherkumilli village is located in Kruthivennu Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Cherkumilli?

The Gram Panchayat of Cherkumilli is Cherukumilli.

What is the pincode of Cherkumilli?

The pincode of Cherkumilli is 521324.

What is the population of Cherkumilli?

Cherkumilli has a total population of 1,174, including 573 males and 601 females.

How many households are there in Cherkumilli?

There are 347 households in Cherkumilli.

What is the literacy rate in Cherkumilli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Cherkumilli is 62.44%. Male literacy is 65.79% and female literacy is 59.23%.