Ammavari Palem - Gudluru, Prakasam

Ammavari Palem is a village situated in the Gudluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudluru and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Adavirajupalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ammavari Palem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ammavari Palem is 591587. The village covers a total geographical area of 1816 hectares and falls under the 523281 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ammavari Palem

As per Census 2011, Ammavari Palem village has a total population of 2,577 people, consisting of 1,288 males and 1,289 females. The village has 595 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,248 literate and 1,329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ammavari Palem are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5771,2881,289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308163145
Scheduled Castes (SC)834422412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391920
Literate Population1,248712536
Illiterate Population1,329576753

Nearby Villages of Ammavari Palem

Ammavari Palem 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)
GudluruNorth4.26 km
Chinala TrapiWest4.68 km
PotluruNorth-East4.85 km
ChalamcherlaSouth-East4.96 km
Rajuvari Chintala PalemSouth6.58 km
Venkam PetaNorth-West6.88 km
NayudupalemSouth-West7.64 km
SwarnajipuramNorth-East7.78 km
Basireddy PalemNorth-West7.80 km
KothapalleSouth7.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ammavari Palem

Ammavari Palem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Ammavari Palem is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Ammavari Palem is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ammavari Palem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ammavari Palem

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ammavari Palem

Where is Ammavari Palem located?

Ammavari Palem village is located in Gudluru Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ammavari Palem?

The Gram Panchayat of Ammavari Palem is Adavirajupalem.

What is the pincode of Ammavari Palem?

The pincode of Ammavari Palem is 523281.

What is the population of Ammavari Palem?

Ammavari Palem has a total population of 2,577, including 1,288 males and 1,289 females.

How many households are there in Ammavari Palem?

There are 595 households in Ammavari Palem.

What is the literacy rate in Ammavari Palem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ammavari Palem is 48.43%. Male literacy is 55.28% and female literacy is 41.58%.