Dekanakonda - Kurichedu, Prakasam

Dekanakonda is a village situated in the Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurichedu and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Dekanakonda village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dekanakonda is 590657. The village covers a total geographical area of 1620 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dekanakonda

According to the 2011 Census, Dekanakonda village had a total population of 2,536 people, including 1,283 males and 1,253 females, living in 617 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.90%, with male literacy at 52.60% and female literacy at 33.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 829, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Dekanakonda

Dekanakonda 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 Dekanakonda

Dekanakonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurichedu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Dekanakonda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Dekanakonda is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dekanakonda

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

Health Facilities in Dekanakonda

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

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