Kandlagunta - Naguluppala Padu, Prakasam

Kandlagunta is a village situated in the Naguluppala Padu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naguluppala Padu and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Kandlagunta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandlagunta is 591040. The village covers a total geographical area of 3447 hectares and falls under the 523183 pincode. Ongole is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kandlagunta

According to the 2011 Census, Kandlagunta village had a total population of 3,851 people, including 1,940 males and 1,911 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.18%, with male literacy at 71.00% and female literacy at 53.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,884, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandlagunta

Kandlagunta 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 Kandlagunta

Kandlagunta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Uppugunduru, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ongole to Kandlagunta is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandlagunta

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

Health Facilities in Kandlagunta

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

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