Chilamkur - Pamur, Markapuram

Chilamkur is a village situated in the Pamur mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Pamur and around 106 km from Ongole. Chilamkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilamkur is 591477. The village covers a total geographical area of 831 hectares and falls under the 523108 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Chilamkur

As per Census 2011, Chilamkur village has a total population of 1,386 people, consisting of 715 males and 671 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,386715671
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257154
Scheduled Castes (SC)338167171
Literate Population870539331
Illiterate Population516176340

Nearby Villages of Chilamkur

Chilamkur 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)
Dadireddi PallleEast2.27 km
GummalampaduSouth-East3.57 km
Kattakinda PalliSouth-West3.63 km
GuravajipetaNorth4.27 km
Krishna PuramNorth-West5.74 km
KomatiguntaWest5.80 km
VaggampalleEast5.94 km
ChinthalapalemSouth6.43 km
MotravulapaduSouth6.84 km
RaviguntapalleNorth-East6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chilamkur

Chilamkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somidevipalle, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Chilamkur is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Chilamkur is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilamkur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chilamkur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chilamkur

Where is Chilamkur located?

Chilamkur village is located in Pamur Mandal, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chilamkur?

Chilamkur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chilamkur?

The pincode of Chilamkur is 523108.

What is the population of Chilamkur?

Chilamkur has a total population of 1,386, including 715 males and 671 females.

How many households are there in Chilamkur?

There are 322 households in Chilamkur.

What is the literacy rate in Chilamkur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilamkur is 62.77%. Male literacy is 75.38% and female literacy is 49.33%.