Vellala Cheruvu - Santhamaguluru, Prakasam

Vellala Cheruvu is a village situated in the Santhamaguluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhamaguluru and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Vellalacheruvu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Vellala Cheruvu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellala Cheruvu is 590668. The village covers a total geographical area of 1902 hectares and falls under the 523302 pincode. Narasaraopet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vellala Cheruvu

According to the 2011 Census, Vellala Cheruvu village had a total population of 5,485 people, including 2,778 males and 2,707 females, living in 1,487 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.46%, with male literacy at 61.76% and female literacy at 40.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellala Cheruvu

Vellala Cheruvu 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 Vellala Cheruvu

Vellala Cheruvu 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 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasaraopet to Vellala Cheruvu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Vellala Cheruvu is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vellala Cheruvu

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

Health Facilities in Vellala Cheruvu

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

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