Cheemalapenta - Lingasamudram, Prakasam

Cheemalapenta is a village situated in the Lingasamudram mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lingasamudram and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Pentrala serves as the Grama Panchayat for Cheemalapenta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheemalapenta is 591565. The village covers a total geographical area of 1201 hectares and falls under the 523114 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Cheemalapenta

According to the 2011 Census, Cheemalapenta village had a total population of 857 people, including 440 males and 417 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.11%, with male literacy at 48.66% and female literacy at 37.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Cheemalapenta

Cheemalapenta 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 Cheemalapenta

Cheemalapenta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangayaplle, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Cheemalapenta is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Cheemalapenta is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheemalapenta

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

Health Facilities in Cheemalapenta

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

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