Elchur - Santhamaguluru, Prakasam

Elchur is a village situated in the Santhamaguluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhamaguluru and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Yelchuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elchur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elchur is 590675. The village covers a total geographical area of 2789 hectares and falls under the 523302 pincode. Narasaraopet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Elchur

According to the 2011 Census, Elchur village had a total population of 8,915 people, including 4,564 males and 4,351 females, living in 2,353 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.76%, with male literacy at 60.19% and female literacy at 40.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Elchur

Elchur 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 Elchur

Elchur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vellalcheruvu H, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasaraopet to Elchur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Elchur is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elchur

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

Health Facilities in Elchur

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

FAQs about Elchur