Mekanur - Gudur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Mekanur is a village situated in the Gudur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Mekanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mekanur is 592228. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109 hectares and falls under the 524131 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mekanur

As per Census 2011, Mekanur village has a total population of 1,426 people, consisting of 708 males and 718 females. The village has 361 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 719 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mekanur

Mekanur 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 Mekanur

Mekanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odur, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Mekanur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Mekanur 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 Mekanur

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

Health Facilities in Mekanur

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

FAQs about Mekanur