Ravur - Gudluru, Prakasam

Ravur is a village situated in the Gudluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudluru and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Ravuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ravur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ravur is 591590. The village covers a total geographical area of 1618 hectares and falls under the 523291 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ravur

According to the 2011 Census, Ravur village had a total population of 3,195 people, including 1,629 males and 1,566 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.61%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 53.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1951,6291,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392215177
Scheduled Castes (SC)441222219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)249130119
Literate Population1,671928743
Illiterate Population1,524701823

Nearby Villages of Ravur

Ravur 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)
RamayapatnamNorth3.47 km
ChevuruSouth-West3.81 km
MocherlaNorth-West4.89 km
ChennayapalemSouth5.25 km
RudrakotaSouth-West6.51 km
VeerepalleNorth-West8.22 km
Chaki CherlaNorth8.91 km
AnemaduguSouth8.91 km
PotluruWest9.14 km
SwarnajipuramNorth-West10.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ravur

Ravur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Ravur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Ravur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ravur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ravur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ravur

Where is Ravur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ravur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ravur is Ravuru.

What is the pincode of Ravur?

The pincode of Ravur is 523291.

What is the population of Ravur?

Ravur had a total population of 3,195, including 1,629 males and 1,566 females.

How many households are there in Ravur?

Ravur had 841 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ravur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ravur was 59.61%. Male literacy was 65.63% and female literacy was 53.49%.