Veluru - Chilakaluripet H/O.Purushotha Patnam, Palnadu

Veluru is a village situated in the Chilakaluripet H/O.Purushotha Patnam mandal of Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Chilakaluripet H/o.purushotha Patnam and around 45 km from Guntur. Velluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veluru is 590188. The village covers a total geographical area of 792 hectares and falls under the 522619 pincode. Chilakaluripet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Veluru

According to the 2011 Census, Veluru village had a total population of 4,527 people, including 2,247 males and 2,280 females, living in 1,182 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.34%, with male literacy at 69.27% and female literacy at 49.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,968, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Veluru

Veluru 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 Veluru

Veluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satulur, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chilakaluripet to Veluru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Veluru 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 Veluru

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

Health Facilities in Veluru

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

FAQs about Veluru