Karedu - Ulavapadu, Prakasam

Karedu is a village situated in the Ulavapadu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ulavapadu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Karedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karedu is 591594. The village covers a total geographical area of 5080 hectares and falls under the 523292 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karedu

As per Census 2011, Karedu village has a total population of 12,573 people, consisting of 6,287 males and 6,286 females. The village has 3,452 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,953 literate and 6,620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,970 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karedu

Karedu 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 Karedu

Karedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ulavapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Karedu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Karedu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karedu

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

Health Facilities in Karedu

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

FAQs about Karedu