Katuru - Vuyyuru, Krishna

Katuru is a village situated in the Vuyyuru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vuyyuru and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Katuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katuru is 589564. The village covers a total geographical area of 1586 hectares and falls under the 521164 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Katuru

According to the 2011 Census, Katuru village had a total population of 7,132 people, including 3,496 males and 3,636 females, living in 2,094 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 77.91% and female literacy at 72.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Katuru

Katuru 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 Katuru

Katuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indupalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Katuru is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Katuru is about 42 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 Katuru

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

Health Facilities in Katuru

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

FAQs about Katuru