Kallur - Kurichedu, Prakasam

Kallur is a village situated in the Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurichedu and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Kalluru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallur is 590651. The village covers a total geographical area of 1426 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Kallur

According to the 2011 Census, Kallur village had a total population of 2,786 people, including 1,434 males and 1,352 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.97%, with male literacy at 55.62% and female literacy at 31.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 657, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallur

Kallur 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 Kallur

Kallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Potlapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Kallur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kallur is about 103 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 Kallur

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

Health Facilities in Kallur

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

FAQs about Kallur