Uppumaguluru - Ballikurava, Prakasam

Uppumaguluru is a village situated in the Ballikurava mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ballikurava and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Uppumaguluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uppumaguluru is 590680. The village covers a total geographical area of 2438 hectares and falls under the 523301 pincode. Chilakaluripet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Uppumaguluru

As per Census 2011, Uppumaguluru village has a total population of 4,479 people, consisting of 2,294 males and 2,185 females. The village has 1,160 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,210 literate and 2,269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 445 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uppumaguluru

Uppumaguluru 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 Uppumaguluru

Uppumaguluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Munumaka, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chilakaluripet to Uppumaguluru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Uppumaguluru is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uppumaguluru

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

Health Facilities in Uppumaguluru

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

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