Vanukuru - Penamaluru, Krishna

Vanukuru is a village situated in the Penamaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penamaluru and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Vanukuru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vanukuru is 589506. The village covers a total geographical area of 876 hectares and falls under the 521151 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vanukuru

According to the 2011 Census, Vanukuru village had a total population of 6,625 people, including 3,190 males and 3,435 females, living in 1,862 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.93%, with male literacy at 76.58% and female literacy at 69.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,651, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Vanukuru

Vanukuru 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 Vanukuru

Vanukuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidamanuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Vanukuru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Vanukuru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vanukuru

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

Health Facilities in Vanukuru

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

FAQs about Vanukuru