Akunuru - Vuyyuru, Krishna

Akunuru is a village situated in the Vuyyuru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vuyyuru and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Akunuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akunuru is 589561. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 521245 pincode. Vijayawada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Akunuru

As per Census 2011, Akunuru village has a total population of 3,207 people, consisting of 1,591 males and 1,616 females. The village has 885 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,469 literate and 738 illiterate residents. Additionally, 896 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akunuru

Akunuru 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 Akunuru

Akunuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarigoppula, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayawada to Akunuru is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Akunuru is about 45 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 Akunuru

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

Health Facilities in Akunuru

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

FAQs about Akunuru