Kambham Padu - Chandra Sekhara Puram, Markapuram

Kambham Padu is a village situated in the Chandra Sekhara Puram mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chandra Sekhara Puram and around 111 km from Ongole. Kambhampadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kambham Padu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kambham Padu is 591475. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 523112 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Kambham Padu

As per Census 2011, Kambham Padu village has a total population of 677 people, consisting of 349 males and 328 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 432 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kambham Padu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population677349328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884345
Scheduled Castes (SC)673136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population432270162
Illiterate Population24579166

Nearby Villages of Kambham Padu

Kambham Padu 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)
Nalajanam PaduSouth2.74 km
BukkapuramSouth-East3.29 km
Anikalla PalleWest3.53 km
NagulavaramNorth-East3.64 km
Kovilam PaduNorth-West3.68 km
ThurpupalemSouth3.73 km
ChinthapudiNorth-East4.29 km
Pedaraju PalemSouth-West4.73 km
AnumalakondaEast5.72 km
ThodugupalleSouth5.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kambham Padu

Kambham Padu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudimetta, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Kambham Padu is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kambham Padu is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kambham Padu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kambham Padu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kambham Padu

Where is Kambham Padu located?

Kambham Padu village is located in Chandra Sekhara Puram Mandal, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kambham Padu?

The Gram Panchayat of Kambham Padu is Kambhampadu.

What is the pincode of Kambham Padu?

The pincode of Kambham Padu is 523112.

What is the population of Kambham Padu?

Kambham Padu has a total population of 677, including 349 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Kambham Padu?

There are 170 households in Kambham Padu.

What is the literacy rate in Kambham Padu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kambham Padu is 63.81%. Male literacy is 77.36% and female literacy is 49.39%.