Alavalapadu - Kurichedu, Prakasam

Alavalapadu is a village situated in the Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurichedu and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Alavalapadu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alavalapadu is 590666. The village covers a total geographical area of 1103 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Alavalapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Alavalapadu village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 561 males and 559 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.75%, with male literacy at 58.87% and female literacy at 36.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Alavalapadu

Alavalapadu 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 Alavalapadu

Alavalapadu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Potlapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Alavalapadu is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Alavalapadu is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alavalapadu

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

Health Facilities in Alavalapadu

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

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