Ravula Kollu - Ponnaluru, Prakasam

Ravula Kollu is a village situated in the Ponnaluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnaluru and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Ravulakollu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ravula Kollu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ravula Kollu is 591400. The village covers a total geographical area of 2350 hectares and falls under the 523109 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ravula Kollu

As per Census 2011, Ravula Kollu village has a total population of 2,292 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,129 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,251 literate and 1,041 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ravula Kollu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2921,1631,129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249127122
Scheduled Castes (SC)681357324
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844242
Literate Population1,251746505
Illiterate Population1,041417624

Nearby Villages of Ravula Kollu

Ravula Kollu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pachavabala GopalapuramNorth-West3.14 km
Kamepalle AgraharamNorth-East3.26 km
Uppala DinneEast3.91 km
PatchevaNorth4.05 km
Ponnaluru Gudavari KhandrikaSouth4.63 km
VempaduEast5.19 km
ChennipaduWest5.33 km
Kame PalleNorth-East5.54 km
Pedavenkanna PalemSouth6.16 km
VellaturuSouth-East6.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ravula Kollu

Ravula Kollu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanguturu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Ravula Kollu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Ravula Kollu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ravula Kollu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ravula Kollu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ravula Kollu

Where is Ravula Kollu located?

Ravula Kollu village is located in Ponnaluru Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ravula Kollu?

The Gram Panchayat of Ravula Kollu is Ravulakollu.

What is the pincode of Ravula Kollu?

The pincode of Ravula Kollu is 523109.

What is the population of Ravula Kollu?

Ravula Kollu has a total population of 2,292, including 1,163 males and 1,129 females.

How many households are there in Ravula Kollu?

There are 576 households in Ravula Kollu.

What is the literacy rate in Ravula Kollu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ravula Kollu is 54.58%. Male literacy is 64.14% and female literacy is 44.73%.