Vemula - Mundlamuru, Prakasam

Vemula is a village situated in the Mundlamuru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundlamuru and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Vemula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vemula is 590790. The village covers a total geographical area of 1831 hectares and falls under the 523265 pincode. Vinukonda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Vemula

As per Census 2011, Vemula village has a total population of 3,370 people, consisting of 1,712 males and 1,658 females. The village has 837 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,537 literate and 1,833 illiterate residents. Additionally, 508 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vemula are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vemula

Vemula 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 Vemula

Vemula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheekateegalplm, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vinukonda to Vemula is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Vemula is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vemula

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

Health Facilities in Vemula

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

FAQs about Vemula