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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Vemula village had a total population of 3,370 people, including 1,712 males and 1,658 females, living in 837 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.03%, with male literacy at 61.38% and female literacy at 42.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508.

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

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