Chagallu - Ulavapadu, Prakasam

Chagallu is a village situated in the Ulavapadu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ulavapadu and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Chagollu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chagallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chagallu is 591601. The village covers a total geographical area of 886 hectares and falls under the 523292 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chagallu

As per Census 2011, Chagallu village has a total population of 2,418 people, consisting of 1,197 males and 1,221 females. The village has 705 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,019 literate and 1,399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 421 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 587 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chagallu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chagallu

Chagallu 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 Chagallu

Chagallu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ulavapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Chagallu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Chagallu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chagallu

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

Health Facilities in Chagallu

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

FAQs about Chagallu